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Active defense techniques is an area that has developed in the network security world. Active
defense techniques can embed programs in the data that will attack the hacker's computer if
data is stolen. These techniques can have legal issues and would need approval from a CEO
before being used.

HAVE A DATA RECOVERY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

It can take only hours for your company's reputation to be damaged by a security breach.

A security breach can create both financial, and legal issues for your company. When your
business becomes a victim, you need to know how to respond to minimize the damage. Some
companies minimize risks by transferring liability to a third party. Securing data on a cloud
service cuts costs, and increase flexibility.

Cloud providers maintain security to protect their clients' data and function as a data backup.
Security risk can also be transferred to the provider, or cyber liability insurance can be
purchased by your company. If a breach occurs, react quickly. Identify when and where the
breach occurred. You should work with your security team to gather information. This will help
you figure out if any information is stolen so that you have a complete picture of the situation.
Staying on top of the issue will minimize the damage so that you can work on recovery as soon
as possible.

Conclusion

As the CEO, you have a vital role in promoting cybersecurity awareness.

Having the right cybersecurity culture can help with protecting your company's valuable data..
These nine methods will contribute to strengthening your organization's cybersecurity.

About the Author:

Jessica Anderson is a cybersecurity enthusiast and writer who studied journalism at Rhodes
University. She is working as Director of Public Relations in Phoenix NAP LLC. Jessica can be
reached online at [email protected] and her company website
https://phoenixnap.com/

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