Introduction
Data breaches have become increasingly rampant in recent years
and Malaysia is no exception. The consequences of data breaches for
companies can be devastating, including significant financial
losses and legal ramifications. Such incidents may also permanently
undermine the trust of customers and even the general public in the
company or brand concerned.
In this alert, we provide some guidance on how a company should
respond to a data breach to mitigate its liability as well as
damage to reputation.
Step 1: Containing the Data Breach
The first step in responding to a data breach is to identify the
source of the data breach. This usually involves the usage of
specific tools to monitor network activity used to identify unusual
network traffic patterns or repeated attempts to access sensitive
data. Analysis of system logs can also be helpful in detecting
anomalies or errors that may indicate a data breach, such as failed
login attempts or unusual
