Without this knowledge, company leaders could end up spreading the fire, rather than smothering it.

High profile data breaches continue to appear in the news every day, causing organizations of all sizes anxiety around data protection. With over 10 million records exposed so far this year, as well as the rise in next generation threats like ransomware and malware, organizations can no longer pretend it won't happen to them.

By approaching a data breach as a probability, rather than an impossibility, organizations are better equipped to mitigate damage following a breach. While many have spoken about the steps that should be taken during these first 24-72 hours, the steps not to take often get overlooked. Without this knowledge, company leaders could end up spreading the fire, rather than smothering it.