Ever noticed how your perfect incident response plan turns into complete gibberish the moment a real alert hits? This episode reveals the critical gap between having a plan and being ready to execute it under pressure. We cover incident response training (IR-2), the neuroscience of panic, real-world scenarios of phishing attacks and account lockouts, and practical drills for individuals and small businesses. Learn cybersecurity preparedness tips you can implement today—no formal training required.

Subscribe for the complete incident response series (IR-1 through IR-8).

Full transcript and show notes: cyberberri.substack.com

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Ever wonder how a $50 late fee or a six-figure fine could stem from the same mistake? Missing notification deadlines.

This episode breaks down IR-6 (Incident Reporting) - the regulatory trap that springs after you think the crisis is over.

We cover:

Why your credit card's zero liability protection can vanish in 48 hours

The stolen laptop scenario that leads to regulatory nightmares

How notification requirements vary wildly state by state

The specific steps to protect yourself and your business before disaster strikes

The bottom line: You can run a perfect incident response and still get burned if you miss a reporting deadline.

Subscribe for the complete incident response series (IR-1 through IR-8).

Full transcript and show notes: cyberberri.substack.com

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What’s your first move when your email gets hacked at 3 AM? If you’re scrambling, guessing, or frantically Googling, you’re already losing.

In this deep dive, we break down the dramatic difference between improvising during a crisis and simply following your incident response plan. You’ll hear real scenarios—the weekend website hack, the locked-out nightmare—and see exactly how a simple written checklist turns potential catastrophe into a managed incident.

You’ll learn:

* Why 20 minutes of prep today beats 3 days of panic tomorrow

* What actually goes in your IR plan (for businesses AND individuals)

* How to store critical recovery info securely

* The “tale of two crises” that shows why this matters

Whether you run a boutique law firm or just want to protect your personal accounts, this is your roadmap for when things go wrong. Because they will go wrong—for everyone, eventually.

This is Part 3 of the Incident Response series. Building on IR-4 (what to do when things break) and IR-5 (how to spot problems early), IR-8 gives you the written game plan that ties it all together.

Subscribe for the complete incident response series (IR-1 through IR-8).

Full transcript and show notes: cyberberri.substack.com

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How long would it take you to notice if someone was poking around your most critical digital accounts right now?

Days? Weeks?

In this deep dive into IR5 (Incident Monitoring), we explore the stark difference between flying blind and having a digital early warning system that could save you thousands of dollars and countless headaches.

From the dreaded 2 AM login from Romania to mysterious $347 charges appearing on your credit card, discover why detection must come before response—and get a 15-minute action plan to set up your own digital smoke detector today.

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Topics Covered:

IR4 incident handling and response planning

Digital fire drills for cybersecurity

Email compromise and phone theft scenarios

Simple vs. complex incident response plans

Key Takeaways:

Security incidents are inevitable - preparation is key

Simple written plans beat no plans every time

Change email passwords FIRST in device theft (it's the master key)

Enable Find My Device on all phones immediately

Action Items:

Business owners: Write 3 basic steps for email compromise response

Everyone: Check that Find My Device is enabled on your phone