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Most organizations have incident response plans, security tools, and technical teams in place. Yet new research suggests that many still lack the coordination, visibility, and executive alignment needed to withstand a serious cyberattack. According to The State of Incident Response Readiness 2026 , based on a survey of 600 senior IT security decision makers conducted by Vanson Bourne in January and February 2026, 73% of organizations admit they would not be "fully ready" if a significant cybersecurity attack occurred tomorrow. The findings point to a critical gap between having incident response capabilities and being able to execute them effectively under pressure. The report also found that cyberattacks are already a recurring business risk. More than three-quarters of organizations, 76%, experienced at least one cyberattack in the past 12 months, while 32% experienced more than one. Incident Response Readiness Remains a Weak Point Incident response has evolved f...

Let’s face it—traditional security training can feel as thrilling as reading the fine print on a software update. It’s routine, predictable, and, let’s be honest, often forgotten the moment it's over. Now, imagine cybersecurity training that’s as unforgettable as your favorite show. Remember how "Hamilton" made history come alive, or how "The Office" taught us CPR (Staying Alive beat, anyone?)? That’s the transformative power of storytelling—and it’s exactly what Huntress Managed Security Awareness Training (SAT) is bringing to cybersecurity. Why Storytelling is the Secret Weapon in Security Training: Human brains are wired for stories; it’s how we process complex information and retain it. Stories give lessons meaning and make concepts stick, so why not apply this to something as vital as cybersecurity awareness? In our upcoming webinar, " Storytime with Huntress Managed Security Awareness Training ," we’re diving into why storytelling isn’t just ...