Imagine waking up to find your entire business offline, customer data compromised, and operations at a standstill. Your reputation has taken a significant hit, and you need to start rebuilding.
Cyber-attacks are not just IT’s problem; they are a threat to your business’ survival.
The faster you recover, the less damage your organisation suffers. However, without the right preparation, recovery could take many months.
Studies have shown that IT decision makers take a far too optimistic approach to their recovery prospects; on average it takes an organisation 7.34 months to recover from an incident, whereas decision makers predicted it would take 5.85 months to fully recover.
This striking discrepancy between expectation and reality highlights the critical need for realistic recovery assessments and proactive preparation. Organisations that overestimate their ability to bounce back risk prolonged downtime, financial losses, and regulatory penalties. Under GDPR, failing to adequately protect personal data can result in fines of up to €20 million or 4% of annual global turnover, adding financial pressure to an already complex recovery process.
Recovering from a cyber-attack is rarely a straightforward process, and the time this takes can vary significantly depending on several factors. Let’s explore what influences recovery time and how businesses can prepare for faster, smoother recoveries.