Why Proactivity is Key

1. Immediate Expertise at Your Fingertips

When a cyber incident occurs, time is of the essence. Having a team of experts on retainer means you can mobilize a response immediately, drastically reducing the window of opportunity for attackers to cause damage. These experts already understand your IT environment, which allows for a quicker and more effective response.

2. Customized Response Strategies

A retainer agreement ensures that the cybersecurity team has an in-depth understanding of your specific business and IT infrastructure. This familiarity allows them to tailor their incident response strategies to your unique needs, leading to more efficient and effective mitigation and recovery efforts.

3. Incident Cost Reduction

Cyber incidents can be expensive, with costs escalating quickly as you scramble to bring in external experts after the fact. A retainer agreement can help manage costs by securing advantageous hourly rates, offering greater cost predicability and management.

4. Flexible Retainer Usage

Some retainers, such as Protocol 86’s, allow organization the ability to use the hours for consulting services such as risk assessments etc. This insures that at the end of the year, your money is invested back into the organization.

5. Peace of Mind

Knowing that you have a dedicated team ready to respond at a moment's notice provides invaluable peace of mind. This assurance allows you to focus on your core business activities, secure in the knowledge that your cybersecurity is in expert hands.

In essence, an incident response retainer is an investment in readiness, resilience, and recovery capability. It ensures that when (not if) cyber incidents occur, your organization is prepared to respond with speed, expertise, and a well-coordinated effort. As the cyber landscape continues to evolve, having such a retainer could very well be the difference between a minor disruption and a catastrophic impact on your business.