Cyber Emergencies

Accidents, crimes, and incidents happen no matter how prepared we are. If you have been the victim of these events, we can help. Call us immediately at (410) 541-6605 or email 911@DesignerSecurity.com.

If you detect compromise, unusual, or suspicious activity on your computer:

  • DO NOT turn off your computer
  • DO NOT delete any file or email
  • SEEK HELP immediately

1. Identification

First, we must first triage and assess the situation. When you call or email, we want to know:

  • Who discovered or reported the incident?
  • When was the incident discovered or reported?
  • Where was the incident discovered or located?
  • What impact does the incident have on business operations?
  • What is the extent of the incident with the network and applications?

2. Containment and Eradication

Second, we must contain the problem and prevent further damage.

  • Can the incident be isolated?
  • Are the affected systems isolated from non-affected systems?
  • Have backups been created to protect critical data?
  • Have copies of infected machines been made for forensic analysis?
  • Have all malware and other threats been removed from the infected systems?

3. Recovery

Third, we will help you return the business to operation.

  • Where will responders pull recovery and backups from?
  • How will infected systems be deployed back into production?
  • When will infected systems be deployed back into production?
  • What operations will be restored during the recovery phase?
  • What testing and verification should be done on infected systems?
  • Have responders included documentation on how the recovery was completed?

DO NOT DELAY. The longer you wait the more damage and loss may occur. Call us immediately at (410) 541-6605 or email 911@DesignerSecurity.com.

If you are the victim of a serious cyber incident, we will help you complete the steps recommended by HHS:

  • Please contact your FBI Field Office Cyber Task Force immediately to report a cyber incident and request assistance. These professionals work with state and local law enforcement and other federal and international partners to pursue cyber criminals globally and to assist victims of cyber-crime.
  • Please report cyber incidents to the US-CERT and FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
  • For further analysis and healthcare-specific indicator sharing, please contact HHS’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) at HC3@hhs.gov.