Cyber Resilience

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1. Cyber Resilience is an organisation's ability to prepare, respond, and recover from cyberattacks and data breaches while continuing to operate effectively.
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Cyber Resilience

Note (1): is designed to prevent systems and networks from derailing during a disruptive event which leads to security being compromised.

Note (2): differs from cyber security, which is designed to protect systems, networks and data from cybercrimes.

Note (3): requires the organisation to think differently and be more agile in handling cyberattacks and data breaches


Related Terms: Cyber Resilience, Data Resilience, Digital Resilience, Relational Resilience, Supply Chain Resilience, Technology Resilience, Operational Resilience, Third Party Resilience.

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2. Cyber resilience refers to an organisation’s ability to maintain its essential functions during and after a cyberattack or other digital disruption. This includes protecting against cyber threats and attacks, responding effectively to incidents, and ensuring business continuity.

Source: Information Security Buzz 2022