5 Steps to Improve Your Cyber Attack Response

**Executive summary:** This issue brief from the Center for Digital Government (with input from Arctic Wolf) emphasizes a two‑pronged approach to cybersecurity—proactive preparation "left of boom" and robust response "right of boom"—and recommends actions for public agencies such as formulating a response strategy, identifying stakeholders, conducting tabletop exercises, and convening a cyber response team to contain incidents and strengthen defenses.