The Importance of Cyber Exercises in Cyber Resilience

Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential. (Churchill)

High-profile cyberattacks make news headlines every week, underscoring that no business is exempt. Consequently, it is smart to get aggressive with planning for the high likelihood of a security incident. This calls for determining your response strategy, protecting your critical data and knowing how to get systems fully restored.

The problem is that most organisations (72%) are not specifically investing enough in cyber resilience.

What’s Holding Organisations Back?

It’s not that boardrooms aren’t concerned about cyber resilience. Boardrooms certainly care about understanding their exposure to cyber risk, the business’s ability to defend against cyber threats and the implications not just on the business but also on themselves, fearing increasing liability from cybersecurity incidents.

The real challenge lies in securing commitment from senior management and preparing their readiness for cyber incidents. Hard to believe, but 48% of corporate leadership avoid responsibility for cybersecurity.

The Role of Cyber Exercises in Cyber Resilience

It’s pretty obvious: