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ARTICLE · 09 APRIL 2026

What Is An Incident Response Plan And Why Every Business Should Have One

Cyber threats continue to rise in frequency and sophistication. Cyber incidents can be costly, damage an organization’s reputation, and create significant stress for employees...

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Cyber threats continue to rise in frequency and sophistication. Cyber incidents can be costly, damage an organization’s reputation, and create significant stress for employees and leadership, as well as the organization's suppliers and customers. In those moments, the last thing any company wants is uncertainty about what to do.

Increasingly, industry experts have noted a gap between Information Technology (IT) teams and Operational Technology (OT) teams (i.e., those responsible for systems such as industrial control equipment). OT assets are more likely to rely on legacy technology that lacks modern security measures and, as a result, are a growing target for cyber threats. As OT‑related cyber threats continue to increase, many organizations find themselves even less prepared to address these risks than those associated with traditional IT environments. Fostering stronger internal collaboration, especially between IT and OT functions, enables a more integrated understanding of

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