Cyber attack notification can make or break your company's response to a security incident. Learn why transparency beats secrecy and how poor communication amplifies breach damage.
In this episode of The Backup Wrap-Up, W. Curtis Preston (Mr. Backup) and Prasanna Malaiyandi break down the critical cyber attack notification strategies every organization needs. We examine epic failures like LastPass and Rackspace, where botched communication did more damage than the original attacks.
You'll discover:

Why hiding cyber attacks backfires spectacularly
Legal requirements for breach notification (California, GDPR, HIPAA)
China's new one-hour notification rule and what it means
How to create effective status pages for ongoing incidents
The psychology behind why companies try to cover up breaches
Real-world examples of notification disasters and successes
Timeline strategies that build trust instead of destroying it
What to say when you don't have all the answers yet

We also discuss recent high-profile cases including the Beyoncé laptop theft (yes, really) and the ongoing Jaguar Land Rover ransomware attack. Plus, we share personal stories about data loss and why your incident response plan needs regular testing.
This isn't just theory - it's practical advice from decades of experience in backup, recovery, and cyber-recovery. Whether you're in IT, management, or just want to understand how companies should handle security incidents, this episode gives you the framework for effective crisis communication.
The bottom line: cyber attacks are inevitable, but communication disasters are preventable. Learn how to handle your next incident with integrity and intelligence.
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While you're here, Here's some other great episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZGn5xlYTec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHz5hGZy0nY&t=2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov834MWoBXg&t=2s

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