Essential Guide to dealing with a data breach

Introduction

Data breaches happen all too frequently, with many high-profile companies suffering losses and reputational damage as a result. Putting preventive measures in place is essential, but so is having an effective plan for how to cope with a data breach if it happens to you. In this guide, we look at the best practice in dealing with a data breach. The guide includes examples of companies that have been hit by data breaches and how they have responded, as well as expert advice on how to respond to a data breach or cyber security incident.

1What to do after a breach-

Data breach response

A look at the best practice in dealing with a data breach once it's been discovered

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2Plan to deal with data breach-

Data breach prevention

How is the cyber security industry helping firms to protect themselves from data breaches, and what should companies be doing?

3Where does stolen data go?-

The dark web and hidden data economy

What happens to stolen data after a breach, and what are law enforcement authorities doing in response to this threat?

4Big companies are victims-

Data breaches – who’s been affected?

Many high-profile companies are being affected by data breaches - even those with a big cyber security budget are vulnerable