Eoghan Daly, Partner and Head of Cybersecurity recently featured in The Irish Times Special Report on Cybersecurity.
No matter how hard you try, how many boxes you tick, or how many measures you take, there’s no certain way of avoiding a cyberattack. That’s why resilience, the ability to take the blow but limit the damage and recover quickly, has become an area of increased focus in cybersecurity.
The biggest misconception clients have is that a resilience plan is just a technical document for the IT department. Many believe that if they have a backup of their data, they are resilient. In reality, a true resilience plan is a business-wide strategy. It should involve every department, from finance to HR, and consider the impact of a cyber incident on all aspects of the business, including supply chains, customer communication and reputational damage. It’s not just about restoring systems, but about ensuring the business can continue its core operations.
Fortunately, there are many companies paying heed to Daly’s advice. The reality of never being totally sure is changing the way businesses approach resilience.