An executive asked for a short list of what they should be doing now to prepare for the unlikely event of a disruption to our critical infrastructure. Here are some basics:

• Make contingency plans for what you’ll do if the power goes out for an extended time.
• Consider how you’ll respond if you’re unable to use your online banking.
• What is your plan if one of your vendors or SaaS providers shuts down for an extended period?
• Make contingency plans in case your Internet Service Provider goes down.
• What will you do if fuel becomes unavailable as it was to some regions after the Colonial Pipeline attack?
• What if your shipping companies cannot deliver packages to you or your customers?
• Should you take out enough cash to make payroll for your next pay cycle?

Find cybersecurity specific recommendations here: https://fosterinstitute.com/10-things-every-organization-can-do-right-now-to-protect-themselves-from-state-sponsored-foreign-attacks/

Here are tips to protect your and your worker’s families: https://fosterinstitute.com/family-disaster-preparedness-protect-your-loved-ones/