From Chaos to Command: Tony Kirtley of IBM’s X-Force on Leading Cyber Incident Response скачать в хорошем качестве

From Chaos to Command: Tony Kirtley of IBM’s X-Force on Leading Cyber Incident Response

When a cyber crisis hits, the difference between chaos and recovery often comes down to preparation, leadership, and clear communication. In this episode of *Bourbon & Bytes*, Cape Endeavors CEO Terry McGraw sits down with Tony Kirtley, Global Leader of IBM’s X-Force Incident Response, to share hard-won lessons from some of the world’s largest cyber incidents. They emphasize the need for organizations to have robust incident response plans, effective communication strategies, and the role of incident commanders in managing crises. The conversation also highlights the significance of understanding business risks, especially in relation to supply chains and data breaches, and the necessity of practicing response strategies to mitigate emotional responses during incidents. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Incident Response and Cybersecurity 02:35 The Evolving Threat Landscape 07:10 Common Pitfalls in Incident Response 10:36 The Importance of Preparedness and Planning 13:22 Internal and External Communication Strategies 17:29 The Financial Implications of Data Breaches 24:59 The Emotional Impact of Cyber Incidents 30:32 The Role of Incident Commanders 33:51 Maturing Incident Response Programs 39:42 Data Management and Backup Strategies 41:00 Understanding the Grief Cycle in Crisis Management 🔎 *What you’ll learn*: ✅ The top attack vectors that still dominate breaches today ✅ Why asset management and privilege access remain weak points ✅ How AI is (and isn’t) changing the threat landscape ✅ The role of incident commanders in high-stakes ransomware cases ✅ The “grief cycle” of cyber breaches and how leaders can push their teams to acceptance faster ✅ Practical steps executives should take before the worst day happens If you’re in cybersecurity, leadership, or risk management, this conversation is packed with insights that can help your organization prepare, respond, and recover. 👉 Subscribe for more expert conversations on cybersecurity, compliance, and leadership from the frontlines. Cape Endeavors is dedicated to providing top-tier Managed CMMC Secure Enclave services tailored to the defense industrial base. Our team of experts ensures that you can rapidly become compliant with NIST 800-171/CMMC 2.0 Lvl2 while focusing on your existing business with little interruptions to existing operations. Learn more https://www.capeendeavors.com #IncidentResponse #Cybersecurity #CMMC #DataBreach #IBM #BourbonAndBytes