The government offers a variety of resources for both pre- and post-breach situations.

Pre-breach resources:

• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): CISA provides a wealth of resources to help organizations prepare for cyberattacks, including:

  • CISA Insights: CISA publishes a variety of insights and best practices on cybersecurity topics, such as ransomware and phishing.

  • Cybersecurity Assessments: CISA offers cybersecurity assessments to help organizations identify and address vulnerabilities.

  • Cybersecurity Framework: CISA's Cybersecurity Framework is a comprehensive framework for managing cybersecurity risks.

  • Incident Response Playbooks: CISA provides playbooks to help organizations plan and conduct cybersecurity incident response activities.

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): The FTC provides guidance for businesses on how to prevent data breaches, including:

  • Data Breach Response: A Guide for Business: This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to respond to a data breach.

  • Data Security at Your Business: This guide provides information on how to protect your business from data breaches.

  • Business Center: The FTC's Business Center provides a variety of resources for businesses, including information on cybersecurity.

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): NIST provides a variety of resources on cybersecurity, including:

  • Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity: This framework provides a roadmap for improving the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.

  • Special Publication 800-161: This publication provides guidance on supply chain risk management.

  • Cybersecurity Framework: NIST's Cybersecurity Framework is a comprehensive framework for managing cybersecurity risks.

Post-breach resources:

• IdentityTheft.gov: This website provides information and resources for victims of identity theft, including:

  • Recovery steps: IdentityTheft.gov provides step-by-step instructions on how to recover from identity theft.

  • Sample letters: IdentityTheft.gov provides sample letters that you can use to contact creditors and credit bureaus.

  • Report fraud: IdentityTheft.gov provides links to report fraud to the appropriate agencies.

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): The FTC provides resources for victims of data breaches, including:

  • Data Breach Response: A Guide for Business: This guide provides information on how to notify affected consumers and protect their information.

  • Data Breach FAQs: This FAQ provides answers to common questions about data breaches.

  • Identity Theft FAQs: This FAQ provides answers to common questions about identity theft.

• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): The HHS provides resources for victims of health data breaches, including:

  • HIPAA Breach Notification Rule: This rule requires covered entities to notify affected individuals of breaches of their unsecured protected health information.

  • HHS HIPAA Breach Notification Form: This form can be used to report a breach of protected health information to HHS.

  • Complying with the FTC's Health Breach Notification Rule: This guide provides information on how to comply with the FTC's Health Breach Notification Rule.

Additional Resources:

• National Cybersecurity Alliance: The National Cybersecurity Alliance provides educational resources on cybersecurity for individuals and businesses.

• SANS Institute: The SANS Institute provides cybersecurity training and certification programs.

• Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP): OWASP provides a variety of resources on web application security, including a Top 10 list of web application security risks.

It's important to note that the specific government resources available will vary depending on the type of breach and the jurisdiction. It's always best to consult with an attorney or other expert to determine the best course of action in the event of a data breach.