From the course: Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Businesses: Essential Training

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Key elements of a cyber incident response

Key elements of a cyber incident response

- [Narrator] Time is money for any small business. Every minute your business is closed because of a cybersecurity incident costs you money. A solid response plan can save a business money and there are five people you want by your side during a breach. We'll talk more about cyber risk insurance later but for many businesses, regardless of size, the first call during an incident may be to your insurance agent. Just like you call your insurance agent soon after a fire or car accident, it's important to have your agent involved in a breach response. Your local federal government agency offices have experts who want to be engaged with you. Call your local FBI and Secret Service Office and let them know that you're a local business owner. Ask to talk to someone in that office who can explain the services available in the case your business is attacked. Having a lawyer included in communications early and allowing the attorney's…

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