Who Wants To Know Some Pre And Post Data Breach Considerations

In a recent blog by Chris Pogue (a digital forensic expert), he highlighted a handful of considerations for firms both pre and post data breach. After all, the issue is not really whether you will suffer a breach, but when and how bad will it be.

Those considerations bear repeating, and include the following:

1. Retention of counsel to navigate the firm through the legal issues that arise from a breach.
2. Retention of external forensic experts to triage when a breach takes place.
3. Notification of relevant law enforcement, such as the FBI regarding the breach.
4. Designate one person in the company who will communicate in response to media inquiries; ensure the accuracy of whatever is said because you cannot take it back.