After a Data Breach or Ransomware Attack: What Comes Next?
Your cybersecurity incident happened. Your incident response firm contained the threat. Your systems are back online. The immediate crisis is over. But now you're facing the aftermath with critical questions:
- How did this breach actually happen? What were the root causes?
- What do we need to tell regulators, customers, and the board of directors?
- What security controls and processes failed, and why?
- How do we prevent this from happening again and improve our security posture?
- What are our regulatory notification obligations (GDPR, HIPAA, state breach laws)?
- How do we handle cyber insurance claims and document everything properly?
You need strategic post-breach guidance from an experienced CISO who's managed incident recovery before. Someone who can help you learn from what happened, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and build a stronger cybersecurity program that prevents future incidents.
How We Help After an Incident
Root Cause Analysis
Figure out what really happened. Not just the symptoms—the actual security failures that let it happen.
- ✓ Review forensics findings and incident timeline
- ✓ Identify control failures and gaps
- ✓ Trace attack path and lateral movement
- ✓ Document lessons learned
Stakeholder Communication
Help you explain what happened to boards, regulators, customers, and investors without the technical jargon.
- ✓ Board presentation & Q&A prep
- ✓ Customer notification language review
- ✓ Investor update guidance
- ✓ Executive talking points
Post-Incident Review & Lessons Learned
Turn this incident into organizational learning. Document what happened, what worked, what didn't, and how to do better next time.
- ✓ Facilitated post-mortem sessions
- ✓ Incident timeline documentation
- ✓ Team debrief and feedback collection
- ✓ Actionable recommendations report
Regulatory Response Support
Navigate notification requirements and regulatory expectations without over-disclosing or under-reporting.
- ✓ Notification requirement analysis
- ✓ Response documentation review
- ✓ Regulatory inquiry support
- ✓ Remediation evidence for regulators
Security Posture Improvement
Use this incident as a catalyst to strengthen your overall security program. Don't waste a good crisis.
- ✓ Gap analysis against frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc.)
- ✓ Architecture review and hardening
- ✓ Detection and monitoring improvements
- ✓ 90-day security improvement roadmap
Why This Approach Works
No Fear-Mongering
I'm not here to sell you a $500K security overhaul. We focus on what actually matters based on what happened.
Practical, Not Theoretical
Recommendations you can actually implement with your team and budget. No ivory tower advice.
Been There, Done That
Two-time CISO. I've managed incident response, regulatory inquiries, and board communications. You're not my first rodeo.
No Vendor Agenda
Independent advice. I don't sell tools or services beyond consulting. You get honest assessments.
This Is For You If...
You recently experienced a ransomware attack, data breach, cyberattack, or major security incident
Your incident response team or forensics firm contained the threat but you need strategic guidance on recovery and prevention
You need to report to regulators, board of directors, or customers and want expert guidance on breach notification and communication
You want an independent security assessment and post-breach review of what happened and how to prevent future incidents
You need to rebuild trust and demonstrate improved security posture to customers, investors, or partners after a cyber incident
Your company needs help understanding cyber insurance claims, regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SEC), or industry-specific breach response obligations