In the third video of Triangle’s cyber recovery series, Padhraic Maguire, Director of Technology, provides a practical and insightful breakdown of what organisations can expect during a cyber breach. With years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and recovery solutions, Padhraic offers an expert perspective on how to navigate this critical and often chaotic situation.
The difficult reality of a breach
As Padhraic explains, no organisation wants to find itself responding to a cyber breach, but preparation is critical because breaches are increasingly unavoidable. From data theft to system disruption, the immediate impact of an attack can be devastating. The first few moments after detecting a breach are crucial, as fast and informed decisions need to be made to minimise damage, protect assets, and initiate recovery.
Key steps to take during a breach
In the video, Padhraic outlines the essential steps businesses should take during a breach:
- Determining whether to take the network offline, even at the cost of disrupting core services.
- Leveraging recovery testing and scenario planning to ensure teams can respond effectively under pressure.
- Using data forensics to understand the extent of the breach and guide recovery efforts.
- Communicating clearly across all teams and roles to coordinate a swift, aligned response.
Preparation is the best defence
Padhraic emphasizes that responding to a breach effectively requires more than just reacting in the moment. Organisations need to invest in rigorous testing cycles, build clear recovery protocols, and ensure their teams are trained to execute those protocols with confidence. By doing so, they can significantly reduce downtime, secure data integrity, and avoid further damage to their operations and reputation.
Watch the full video
In this video, Padhraic brings clarity to a challenging topic, offering actionable insights and strategies to help organisations respond decisively to a cyber breach. To hear more about these crucial first steps and how Triangle’s solutions support businesses during their most vulnerable moments, watch the full video now.
