In case the news leads you to believe that we’re always the victims of cyberthreats and breaches—and it’s easy to see how the constant barrage of media attention on big hacks might lead to that—let’s not forget that we sometimes use cyberattacks against other nations, usually to counter and check their aggression against us or our allies. Such is the case with a recent US cyberattack against Iran, largely in retaliation for their September attacks on Saudi oil facilities. More information about that here.

Cyberattacks by or against state actors can lead to unrest or instability, as the dust settles on one event only to usher in the next response in a seemingly endless cycle. This instability can leave organizations in the lurch as to how best to prepare for and defend against potential long-term effects of political crises like this.

The Certainty of Uncertainty

Standards established by the Disaster Recovery Institute International guide our time-tested methods of anticipating a natural or political disaster and strategic recovery from damage incurred as a result of such a disaster. Our proven planning protocols enable your business or organization to resume operations at planned levels of service following virtually any interruption. Find more detailed information here, but planning includes:

• Formalizing a backup and recovery strategy
• Selecting alternate facilities when necessary
• Planning for resumed operations at alternate facilities
• Aligning and communicating with vendors
• Training staff on all procedures and protocols

Fresh Eyes, Solid Plan

Already have a plan in place? Nice work. How about a second opinion from an industry leader in this space? ICS recommends that organizations test their plans and readiness at least every three years. Call us today and put us to the test. We’ll make the grade.