--- title: Best Practices for Reporting Cyber Incidents and Victim Response description: JANUS Associates assists businesses on how to properly report cyber incidents to law enforcement as well as strategize preventative measures. image: https://info.janusassociates.com/hubfs/JAN22005-cyber-incident-cta-v.jpg --- [JANUS](https://janusassociates.com/) Protecting our clients' data & best interests since 1988. 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The information contained in this 32-page comprehensive guide provides an overview of the structure for cyber protection, team responsibilities, internal and external communications, steps and preventative measures to take, as well as critical details on how to report these threats and when to take action. 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