Dotcom’s playbook for swift, smart incident response

When a cybersecurity breach hits, panic is the true enemy. Every second counts; not just for containing the threat, but for protecting client privacy and your organisation’s hard-earned credibility.

That is precisely where Incident Response (IR) makes all the difference. Far from being a last-resort emergency measure, IR is a well-defined process that empowers you to detect, contain, eradicate, and recover from cyber incidents with speed and confidence.

Step one: Stop the spread
The first step during a breach isn’t to find the culprit, but to contain the damage. This prevents the attacker from moving laterally through your systems or escalating the attack.

Dotcom’s rapid-response specialists immediately isolate affected systems, limit access, and monitor network activity to prevent the threat from spreading. Quick containment buys your team the time to understand what happened and how best to respond.

Step two: Eradicate and recover
Once the immediate threat is contained, the focus shifts to regaining control. That means uncovering how the breach happened and removing every trace of malicious activity before bringing systems back online. Using detailed forensic analysis, we pinpoint the attacker’s entry path, assess which areas were affected, and verify that the environment is secure. From there, we guide you through recovery with care and precision, making sure the breach is fully resolved and not just paused.

Step three: Build future resilience
A strong incident response doesn’t end once systems are running again. Each incident provides critical insight that should inform how your organisation strengthens its security posture over time. By applying these lessons, your defences become more adaptive and resilient, making future breaches far less damaging.

Don’t wait for a breach to be ready
Incident response isn’t about fear, but about preparation. The faster you act, the less you lose.

Dotcom Cybersecurity helps organisations move from chaos to control, guiding you through every phase of an incident with confidence.

If you’re experiencing a breach, or want to ensure you’re ready before one happens, reach out to us at info@dotcomsecurity.co.za or (+27) 12 003 6596.