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A Step-by-Step Guide to Surviving the First 48 Hours of a Cyber Incident

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Navigate Crisis with Confidence

Breaches are inevitable, but chaos isn't. The first 48 hours after a cyber incident are the most critical, requiring rapid decisions that can either contain the threat or allow it to spiral. Drawing from CrowdStrike's frontline experience stopping thousands of breaches, this guide outlines the essential steps organizations must take in these crucial early hours.

In this guide, you’ll learn 6 critical response steps to help your team:

  • Establish secure communications and activate response teams effectively
  • Scope and contain threats without alerting adversaries
  • Build confidence through strategic communication and secure recovery