Cyber incidents are a real and growing risk for every organisation, regardless of size or sector. A rapid, structured and well-prepared response is essential to limit damage and ensure business continuity. With “Cybersecurity First Aid”, the CCB provides a concise and practical guide to help organisations strengthen their readiness and respond effectively when an incident occurs.
This guidance focuses on the essential operational measures to take before, during and after an incident. It highlights the importance of core capabilities such as continuous monitoring, strong access controls, reliable backups and clear internal procedures. It also emphasises the critical role of the first hours following detection, when timely decisions, effective communication and the preservation of evidence can significantly influence the outcome. Cooperation with the CCB and other stakeholders is also addressed, including early notification and coordinated response.
By implementing a minimum set of effective measures and a clear incident response approach, organisations can significantly improve their cyber resilience. “Cybersecurity First Aid” complements existing frameworks such as CyberFundamentals (CyFun®) and Safeonweb@work by translating them into concrete, actionable steps.
