August 8, 2024 at 11:00AM
After a cybersecurity incident, organizations should conduct a thorough review of the attack to understand its timeline, actions taken, and response efficiency. This post-mortem analysis helps in identifying gaps and potential improvements in processes. Sharing incident data and learnings with others in the industry enhances cybercrime prevention. Establishing a timeframe for incident evaluation is essential for timely and effective response improvements.
Based on the meeting notes, it is clear that after a cybersecurity incident, organizations should conduct a thorough post-mortem analysis to understand the attack vectors and the overall incident. This includes examining the timelines, actions taken, and response efficiency. It’s crucial to consider automation and optimization of actions to improve future responses.
Additionally, the importance of feedback loops and data sharing is emphasized. Utilizing the information gleaned from incidents in feedback loops can help improve the performance of preventative tools. Sharing incident data with others in the industry can lead to a more effective fight against cybercrime and provide valuable external perspectives.
The post-incident analysis can also help identify training needs and areas for improvement within the organization. This includes security and phishing awareness training, as well as understanding and mitigating the tactics typically used by attackers.
The concept of creating a virtuous sharing circle is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of sharing incident data to contribute to the overall preventative posture of the industry.
There is no single ideal timeframe for conducting the evaluation after an event, as it depends on available resources and the level of activity. However, it’s crucial to have incident review as part of the standard approach and process routine, with defined internal SLAs to ensure a timely response.
Finally, it is emphasized that the post-incident review should be a constructive learning process rather than a blame game, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration to stay ahead of evolving threats.