Right of Boom:
How to Help Your Clients Recover Stronger After a Cyberattack
In a perfect world, cyberattacks could be fully prevented.
In the real world? Attacks happen — and they will keep happening. The question today isn’t if, but when.
That’s why more and more companies are adopting a Right of Boom strategy — a structured response and recovery plan after an incident has occurred.
As a Microsoft Partner, your role is more critical than ever: helping clients not only prevent threats but recover quickly and effectively when security fails. And Microsoft offers the tools to make that possible.
Why "Right of Boom" matters now more than ever
Boom is the moment of impact — the breach, the ransomware, the data loss. If there’s no plan for what happens next, damage escalates quickly: time, reputation, money — all at risk.
Right of Boom means:
- Detecting the incident fast
- Responding immediately
- Recovering operations with minimal losses
- Learning from the attack to prevent future damage
🛡️ 4 Pillars of Post-Attack Support
1️⃣
Build a clear incident response planTechnology is powerless without a plan. Your clients need to know who does what, when, and how.
Recommended tools:
- Microsoft Defender XDR – correlates signals across domains and provides guided remediation
- Microsoft Sentinel – AI-powered SIEM/SOAR for fast threat detection and automation
2️⃣
Secure backup and recoveryBackups aren’t enough — they must be usable, untouchable, and fast to restore.
Recommended tools:
- Azure Backup & Site Recovery – automated backup and recovery at scale
- Immutable Storage – protects backups from being deleted or altered by attackers
3️⃣
Detect unusual activity earlyBreaches don’t start with a bang — they build up slowly, with warning signs: unusual logins, permission changes, lateral movement.
Recommended tools:
- Defender for Identity – detects suspicious user behavior and insider threats
- Microsoft Purview – maintains full visibility and control over sensitive data and compliance
3️⃣
Educate users — and keep them alertThe best defenses fall apart when someone clicks the wrong link.
Help clients implement:
- Phishing simulations via Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Attack response testing for teams
- Regular policy updates and awareness campaigns
Best Practices for Implementing Azure Arc
Conduct a Thorough Infrastructure Audit
Start by evaluating your current systems to identify which resources would benefit most from centralized management.
Run a Pilot Program
Test Azure Arc on a smaller scale to understand its capabilities and fine-tune management policies to suit your organization’s unique needs.
Invest in IT Team Training
Equipping your team with the necessary knowledge will help you maximize Azure Arc’s potential and ensure a smooth transition to a new management model.
Monitor and Optimize Continuously
After deployment, keep a close eye on system performance and make ongoing adjustments to maintain optimal efficiency and security.
Start by evaluating your current systems to identify which resources would benefit most from centralized management.
Run a Pilot Program
Test Azure Arc on a smaller scale to understand its capabilities and fine-tune management policies to suit your organization’s unique needs.
Invest in IT Team Training
Equipping your team with the necessary knowledge will help you maximize Azure Arc’s potential and ensure a smooth transition to a new management model.
Monitor and Optimize Continuously
After deployment, keep a close eye on system performance and make ongoing adjustments to maintain optimal efficiency and security.
