When it comes to security response, it might be good advice to follow the guidance contained in the Ulysses S. Grant quote that Henry referenced at the conference: "The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on."

An additional thought worth considering can also be attributed to Grant: "In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins."

Don't give up. Don't give in. Don't get even. Just get back to business.

Sean Martin is a CISSP and the founder of security consulting, research and analysis firm imsmartin. Write him at sean@imsmartinc.com.

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