During an incident response, your team identifies a ransomware infection that has spread to multiple critical servers, disrupting several business operations. What should be the primary focus when assessing the impact of this incident?
Calculate the financial loss incurred due to the infection
Determine the number of users or customers affected
Evaluate the extent of disruption to business operations
Assess the sensitivity of the data that has been encrypted
The primary focus when assessing the impact of this ransomware infection should be to evaluate the extent of disruption to business operations. This involves determining which systems and processes are affected, the data that has been encrypted, and how the disruption impacts the overall business functions. Financial loss, data sensitivity, and the number of affected users or customers are also essential considerations, but ensuring continuity of critical business operations takes immediate priority.
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