Detecting a cyber attack quickly, responding effectively and learning lessons from the incident are fundamental principles of a robust – and compliant – cyber security strategy.

However, few organizations’ incident response mechanisms have kept pace with the prevalence and sophistication of modern cybercrime or the evolution of data governance regulations, such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or similar federal laws across the US.

Effective cyber security incident response (CSIR) requires a combination of digital forensics, business continuity and information security management procedures. With the right measures in place, you are more likely to detect attacks quickly (while they are still underway), minimize their impact, mitigate your risk – and meet regulatory requirements.