Every day, the digital environment in which companies operate becomes more complex and risky. A recent study by Chubb reveals that cybersecurity breaches and data leaks are considered by executives as the main factors hindering business growth. In this scenario, the speed of response to incidents becomes a strategic imperative. But where does disaster recovery fit into this context?
It is essential to understand that cyber recovery (CR) is not the same as disaster recovery (DR). Although both seek to restore operations, there are crucial differences that every CISO and security manager must be clear about.
Main results
“The risks that are regularly reported on today, especially those related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, climate change and reputational damage resulting from viral events on social media, were either non-existent before or have greatly intensified over the past 10 years ,” the report notes. Below are the main findings of this study.
26%
Confidence in protection capabilities
Surprisingly, only 26% of respondents feel confident in their ability to protect all critical applications and data. This low level of confidence raises serious questions about the current preparedness of businesses against cyberattacks.
70%
The complexity of cyber recovery
RC is a more complicated process than traditional DR. According to 70% of respondents, cyber recovery involves more time and effort. The intricate nature of cyberattacks demands not only system restoration but also a thorough analysis to understand the true scope of the incident.
91%
Challenges in cyber recovery
64%
Technological needs and specialized processes
Effective CR requires advanced technologies and processes that are often more complex than DR. In fact, 64% of IT leaders agree that CR presents additional technological challenges, coupled with a shortage of talent with the required skills.
92%
They attack more than just data
92% of respondents have experienced attacks targeting their backups, highlighting the level of sophistication of cybercriminals. In this context, 96% of IT leaders are taking additional measures to protect their systems.
Alignment between cyber and disaster recovery
The alignment between cyber recovery (CR) and disaster recovery (DR) is a topic of growing relevance in the cybersecurity field. Although both concepts have different objectives, their integration is essential to effectively manage risks in a digital environment where threats are increasingly sophisticated. In fact, more than half of the respondents in the study consider that CR should be a fundamental part of their overall DR strategy.
Despite the differences, many organizations are integrating CR into their DR strategies. More than half of the respondents consider CR as an essential part of their overall approach to disaster recovery.
Why is this alignment important?
- Comprehensive security approach: Integrating RC into DR improves overall security and resource efficiency.
- Synergies in planning and consistency in processes: Facilitates the identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities, and standardizes incident response procedures.
- Resource optimization: More effective use of the budget allocated to security.
- Staff training and improved communication: Improves staff readiness to handle crisis situations and fosters better collaboration across departments.
- Adaptability to new threats and proactive strategies: Positions the organization to respond effectively to new threats and allows anticipation of possible incidents and prevention of future attacks.
- Metrics and evaluation: Implementation of metrics to evaluate RC and RD capabilities.
You need to change your focus...
As a security officer, it is crucial that you not only understand the risks, but prepare your company for them. The data is worrying:
44%
of attacks damage reputation and cause loss of customers.
42%
of companies suffer theft of confidential data.
40%
of those attacked face compliance issues.
On a financial level, more and more organizations are paying ransoms, with the average figure being nearly $3 million. Preparation and making informed decisions around cyber recovery are critical to safeguarding your business future.
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