Organisations need to have plans in place for cyber attack response, which should only be used infrequently but must be able to limit damage and speed recovery. The plan needs to be thoroughly analysed and rehearsed, involve stakeholders of increasing seniority, and should be built into existing structures. It should be regularly exercised to ensure it will function correctly in a crisis situation, and a senior manager should be accountable in its development and maintenance.

Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but