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The Cybersecurity Readiness Cycle

Assess

A vulnerability assessment of your organization's network and cyber culture is an important way to determine strengths and weaknesses.

Plan

A proper cyber plan is vital for an organization's effective response and least costly recovery to a cyber incident.

Train

An exercise is the best way to rehearse communications, actions, and responsibilities needed during an actual cyber event.

Exercise

A comprehensive training program should provide staff with the knowledge and skills needed to protect the organization from a cyber attack.

Quote for healthcare exercises
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Readiness News and Articles

Personal Data of 6 Million Verizon Customers Was Leaked
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Bupa Warns Health Insurance Information Exposed by Rogue Employee
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The 3 Major Cybersecurity Gaps Enterprises Face
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How to Reduce Risk While Saving on the Cost of Resolving Security Defects
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Escambia County Participates In FEMA Cybersecurity Exercise
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Cybersecurity Statistics

Estimated cost in $Trillions for global cyber crime damage by 2021

% of small businesses shut down within 6 months of a cyber attack

220

$ average cost per record stolen not including fines and penalties

200

Projected # of billions of IoT connected devices in use by 2020

3.5

Estimated millions of unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021

% increase of reported cybersecurity incidents over last year

Resources to Get Cyber Ready

GENERAL

NIST Computer Incident Handling Guide
GUIDE Establish computer security incident response capabilities
US Computer Emergency Readiness Team
Subscribe to US-CERT alerts, report cyber incidents, and get the latest news
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
GUIDE Manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. Based on existing standards and best practices
Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response
Get news and alerts from ICS-CERT, who works to reduce risks across all critical infrastructure sectors
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
The official means for reporting suspected internet-facilitated criminal activity to the FBI

PERSONAL

FTC OnGuard Online
Tips to help you stay safe and secure online
FTC Privacy, Identity, and Online Security
Consumer information for protecting your information and your identity online
Phishing Email IQ Test
QUIZ Don’t get phished! Get smart. Stay ahead of the hackers
Home Network Security Best Practices
GUIDE Common sense guidelines and tips for making your home network more secure

BUSINESS

FCC Cyber Security Planning Guide
GUIDE A tool for small businesses to create customized cybersecurity planning guides
Cyber Security for Small Businesses SBA Online Course
FREE COURSE A self-paced training exercise providing an introduction to securing information in a small business
FTC Small Business Computer Security Basics
Computer security basics to help your small business
Measure and Access Cyber Supply Chain Risk
Interactive tool and informational guidelines to measure and assess cyber supply chain risks
NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
FRAMEWORK The NICE Framework categorizes and describes cybersecurity work

COMMUNITY

StaySafeOnline.org
A cybersecurity resource hub for everyone
DHS Critical Infrastructure Cyber Community
The C³ Voluntary Program helps improve the resiliency of critical infrastructure’s cybersecurity systems by supporting and promoting the use of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
FBI Infragard
InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector
Social Engineering
Common techniques and how to prevent an attack
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies
NICCS tools and resources for anyone seeking cyber education information