Did you know that cyber-crime is projected to cost the world $6 trillion by the end of this year? The world is growing increasingly digitized and cyber-crimes are on a corresponding rise. PTP specializes in cybersecurity staffing and we know just how important it is to take cyber-crisis preparedness seriously. Which is why we've put together this short but informative carouse on what you can do to make cybersecurity in your organization more robust. 1) Talent and planning Having the right people coming together and plan for cybersecurity eventualities is essential to being prepared. Create a crisis-management team dedicated to cyber-crises. Nominate a crisis-management team leader and deputy. Hold regular meetings and have a customized crisis-management plan of action ready for as many different scenarios as possible. 2) Security and governance Put a framework in place that details how your organization will acquire, protect, and manage, all digital assets. This includes data, software, IT support systems, accounting and finance systems, and legal information management. An overall philosophy of digital asset management that includes the highest levels of your organization, will keep all stakeholders informed about their role when a crisis erupts. 3) Cyber-hygiene education Educate your entire staff, even those not working directly in an IT role, about the basic do's and don'ts of cyber security. Cyber-preparedness must cover to all corners of the organization, and extend out to any third-parties that participate in your organization's ecosystem. 4) Have the right toolbox Every cybersecurity initiative consists of three parts: the people, the process, and then, the technology. Train your people, implement the right processes but don't forget to onboard the best possible security tools to assist you. Onboard technology that: - is easy-to-use - can help you monitor your cyber environment - automates as much as possible, leaving your security personnel free to focus on real threats https://www.ptechpartners.com

1. 4 STEPS TO
CYBER-CRISIS
PREPAREDNESS
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2. 1. TALENT & PLANNING
Having the right people coming together and plan for
cybersecurity eventualities is essential to being
prepared. Create a crisis-management team
dedicated to cyber-crises.
Nominate a crisis-management team leader and
deputy. Hold regular meetings and have a customized
crisis-management plan of action ready for as many
different scenarios as possible.

3. 2. SECURITY AND GOVERNANCE
Put a framework in place that details how your organization
will acquire, protect, and manage, all digital assets. This
includes data, software, IT support systems, accounting
and finance systems, and legal information management.
An overall philosophy of digital asset management that
includes the highest levels of your organization, will keep all
stakeholders informed about their role when a crisis erupts.

4. 3. CYBER-HYGIENE EDUCATION
Educate your entire staff, even those not working directly in
an IT role, about the basic do's and don'ts of cyber security.
Cyber-preparedness must cover to all corners of the
organization, and extend out to any third-parties that
participate in your organization's ecosystem.

5. 4. HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLBOX
Every cybersecurity initiative consists of three parts:
the people, the process, and then, the technology.
Train your people, implement the right processes but
don't forget to onboard the best possible security
tools to assist you.
Onboard technology that:
- is easy-to-use
- can help you monitor your cyber environment
- automates as much as possible, leaving your security
personnel free to focus on real threats