What to do During a Cybersecurity Event

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For Organizations

If your organization experiences a cybersecurity threat, swift reporting is critical. Use the following contacts to report the event to federal authorities and ensure an appropriate response. In the event of an active or severe threat, contact local emergency services immediately. 

1. Report the event to the FBI at https://ww.ic3.gov - https://compliant.ic3.gov
2. Report to DHS CISA at report@cisa.gov, call (888) 282-0870 or report at https://www.cisa.gov/forms/report 
3. If a significant security event is in progress, such as a significant loss of data, information system availability issues, or loss of systems control, then you should call local law enforcement at emergency responders at 911. 

For Individuals

If you believe you’ve been the victim of a cybercrime, report the incident to the FBI through the Internal Crime Complaint Center at https://complaint.ic3.gov. 

Explore the resources below to learn practical steps you or your organization can take to reduce risk and defend against cyber attacks. These MCCoE trusted tools and guides cover basic best practices to advance threat preparedness.

• National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE)
• US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) system for sharing CTI provided through its Automated Indicator Sharing (AIS) program 
• IT-ISAC
• Multi-State ISAC
• State of Missouri Approved Security Standards 
• Internet Safety Quizzes
• 7 Practices for Computer Security 
• Missouri Cyber Security Website
• Kansas Fusion Center 
• MS-ISAC 
  • Registration is required but it is free for SLTTs. 
• Missouri Office of Cybersecurity
• CISA 
• CISA’s Free Services