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These plans , and the appropriate responses , will vary depending on the type of ransomware at- tack , but many cyber business continuity and disaster recov- ery ( BC / DR ) plans include these critical elements : too late . www . AmericanSecurityToday . com 2021 CHAMPIONS - Edition 60

Key takeaways

1 . Clearly define a cybersecuri- ty strategy and seek out vendors with proven security records

• Data backups that are physi- cally and virtually separate from primary systems

• Crisis communication and li- aison plan for impacted stake- holders

• Cyber insurance policy

• Contact information for the closest FBI field offices

In 2022 , more government agencies will be making head- lines because of cyberattacks .

Leading public safety agencies will continue to refine their cy- bersecurity strategies and in- crease their cyberdefense to- day — because tomorrow may be

2 . Make the cloud your first line of cybersecurity

3 . Develop a BC / DR plan

Trend # 6 : Consent decrees are here to stay

The U . S . Department of Justice ( DOJ ) has used consent decrees and settlement agreements to bring reforms to agencies where there is a practice and pattern of misconduct .

In 2022 , it is expected that the use of consent decrees will ex- pand , due to calls for state attor-

neys general to conduct their

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