Could Your Business Survive a Jaguar Land Rover-Style Cyberattack? 5 Steps to Prepare Now

The recent Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cyberattack is a wake-up call for every business. A global automotive leader was forced to shut down IT systems worldwide, halting production for weeks and costing an estimated £50–72 million per day. The attack disrupted manufacturing, retail systems, and supply chains which impacted over 100,000 jobs.

If a company with Jaguar Land Rover resources can be crippled, what would happen to a small or mid-sized business? For most SMBs, even a few days of downtime could be catastrophic.

Here Are Five Steps You Can Take Now to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Ecosystem and Ensure Business Resilience

1. Develop and Test an Incident Response Plan

When an attack happens, every second counts. Without a clear plan, businesses lose valuable time deciding what to do—and that delay can multiply the damage.

Your Incident Response (IR) plan should include:

• Defined roles and responsibilities for decision-making during a crisis.
• Playbooks for common attack scenarios like ransomware or phishing.
• Communication protocols for employees, customers, and regulators.
• Forensic readiness to preserve evidence for insurance and legal purposes.

We partner with Arctic Wolf to provide Incident Response Specialization, giving you access to a 24/7 team of experts who can contain and remediate threats quickly.

2. Reduce Your Attack Surface

Cybercriminals look for the easiest way in—often through forgotten assets, misconfigured cloud services, or exposed credentials. That’s why Attack Surface Management (ASM) is critical.

Attack Service Management helps you:

• Identify all internet-facing assets (servers, apps, endpoints, cloud services).
• Detect misconfigurations and vulnerabilities before attackers do.
• Continuously monitor for changes as your environment evolves.

We implement and manage ASM solutions to give you visibility into your entire digital footprint and prioritize remediation steps—before attackers exploit weaknesses.

3. Train Your Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness

Technology alone can’t stop cyberattacks if employees fall for phishing emails or reuse weak passwords. In fact, 88% of data breaches involve human error.

Key elements of a strong training program:

• Phishing simulations to teach employees how to spot suspicious emails.
• Password hygiene and the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Safe data handling practices for sensitive information.
• Incident reporting protocols so employees know what to do if something seems off.

We implement and administer Arctic Wolf’s Security Awareness Training platform, ensuring your team stays engaged and your risk stays low.

4. Implement 24/7 Threat Monitoring

Cybercriminals don’t work 9 to 5—and neither should your defenses. Most SMBs can’t afford an in-house security team, which is why Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is critical.

With Arctic Wolf MDR, you get:

• 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Real-time threat detection and containment
• Expert guidance on remediation

5. Test Your Backups and Business Continuity Plan

Incident Response stops the bleeding, but Business Continuity keeps you running:

• Regular, encrypted backups stored offsite and in the cloud.
• Disaster recovery drills to validate recovery time objectives (RTO).
• Documented continuity plans for critical operations.

We’ll work with you to ensure your recovery plan is tested and ready.

Partner with Louisville Geek to Build a Cybersecurity Ecosystem That Stops Threats Before They Start

The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack is a stark reminder that cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a business survival issue. The question isn’t if your business will be targeted, it’s when.

The good news? You don’t have to face this challenge alone. At Louisville Geek, we go beyond basic IT support. We design, implement, and manage a comprehensive cybersecurity ecosystem tailored to your business.

Here’s what that means for you:

• Proactive Protection: 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and rapid response through our partnership with Arctic Wolf.
• End-to-End Security: From incident response planning and attack surface management to employee security awareness training and business continuity strategies.
• Expert Guidance: A dedicated team that understands your business goals and compliance requirements.

Don’t wait for a breach to expose your vulnerabilities. Let’s build a security strategy that keeps your business resilient and your reputation intact. Contact Louisville Geek today to start building a cybersecurity ecosystem that protects your business from the threats of tomorrow.