The Business Owner's IT Podcast Ep. 55 - Incident Response: Are You Actually Ready?

⚠️ You’ve got an incident response plan — but have you ever tested it?In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down what it really means to prepare for a cyber incident, beyond just writing a policy.Whether you're dealing with Microsoft 365, on-prem servers, or hybrid environments, this episode explores how to create, test, and improve your incident response strategy so your business is ready when (not if) something goes wrong.🧠 In this episode, you'll learn:What a strong incident response plan should include.How to simulate real-world incidents like phishing or ransomware attacks.Why testing matters more than just documentation.Tools that help detect and block incidents (EDR, ThreatLocker, DNS filtering).Real examples of testing across different IT environments.💥 Plus, hear how the team plans to detonate a real malicious email in an upcoming episode to test their tools live. (Yes, it's as wild as it sounds.)👨‍💼 Whether you're a business owner or a tech champion, understanding and testing incident response is critical to staying secure.#incidentresponse #cybersecurity #podcast Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has extensive experience in computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more. However, what truly sets us apart as a managed service provider is our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. We're not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today.Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957