Most organizations run tabletop exercises. Far fewer run effective ones. There's a significant distinction between merely ticking off the compliance box and truly testing your capability to respond effectively when issues arise. Having conducted IR exercises across various industries for years, we've observed everything from sessions that identify crucial gaps and lead to substantial change, to exercises that produce a refined after-action report that remains unaddressed. Wha

In today’s cyber landscape, threats aren’t a matter of if or when—they are impacting organizations right now. From ransomware attacks and data breaches to insider threats, every business is a potential target. The stakes are high: according to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average global cost of a breach reached $4.9 million, with most incidents taking more than 200 days to detect and contain. Why Incident Response Matters A well-structured Incident Response (I

Author: Kyle Shubin, Senior Manager TBDCyber Introduction Effective incident management doesn't end with resolving a security breach. It involves a crucial phase known as post-incident response, where organizations reflect on the incident experience and adapt their strategies to improve future defenses. This phase plays a significant role in building organizational resilience. This article underscores the necessary steps organizations should take after resolving a security