With cyber attacks becoming more sophisticated every day, incident response has become an essential component of an organization’s data protection strategy. This is why WithSecure (formerly known as F-Secure Business), an experienced provider of incident response services, has launched a new range of incident readiness and response packages to help organizations address this challenge.
The first 72 hours after an incident occurs are critical for efficient and effective incident response. During this time period, response teams need to work quickly to isolate the affected systems, contain the incident, and minimize the impact of the attack on the organization’s operations while also complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements. WithSecure’s range of incident response offerings, therefore, have been designed to help organizations prepare and respond to incidents as effectively as possible.
Paul Brucciani, Cyber Security Advisor at WithSecure, notes that many mid-market organizations remain unprepared for incidents when they occur. “Today, only about one in five organizations have an incident response plan—typically enterprises with well-developed cyber security. Mid-market companies don’t have these resources and if there is any service fit to be outsourced, it is incident response. Our new offering brings industry-leading incident response services to the mid-market to make it more resilient to cyber-attacks, covering both traditional on-premise and cloud IT,” he said.
WithSecure has a strong track record of providing incident response services, having assisted organizations of all sizes across the globe for more than 30 years. Its incident response capability is also assured by government agencies in Germany and the UK. WithSecure’s new range of incident response offerings include three different but related services: Incident Readiness, Incident Response Retainer, and Emergency Incident Response Support.
“The first 72 hours of an attack are vital for limiting the damage. Not just to mitigate direct damages, but it’s also important for GDPR compliance, as organizations are required to report certain incidents within that time frame. Without an effective response during that window, organizations will struggle to understand the scope of the damages and what steps to take next,” added Brucciani.
WithSecure’s incident response services are based on best practices and follow a comprehensive methodology that includes key activities such as: Incident Management Planning, Incident Detection and Analysis, Containment and Eradication, Forensic Analysis, and Post-Incident Reviews. These services are designed to cover a wide range of incidents, from data breaches and malware attacks to ransomware or phishing.
In addition, WithSecure’s services cover both traditional on-premise IT environments as well as cloud-based environments. As cloud computing becomes more pervasive, more and more organizations are adopting cloud-based services, which present unique challenges for data protection. WithSecure’s services are specifically tailored to address these challenges, helping organizations efficiently and effectively respond to incidents in cloud environments.
About WithSecure™:
WithSecure™, formerly F-Secure Business, is committed to helping businesses and IT service providers secure their operations against cyber threats. The company’s portfolio includes a comprehensive range of services designed to protect endpoints, cloud collaboration, and other critical IT infrastructure. WithSecure™’s AI-driven solutions use advanced threat intelligence and detection technologies, backed by a team of experienced security experts who work closely with clients to ensure that their security needs are met. Founded in 1988, WithSecure™ is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.