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Service outages impacting IT and operational technology systems can be damaging and disruptive for customers, network defenders, critical infrastructure owners and operators, and the general public. This guide outlines how to prepare for effective outage communications and key elements of clear, actionable messaging.

Every September, National Preparedness Month encourages us to take steps to be ready for disasters and emergencies. This year we are focused on how "Americans Stand Ready." Our theme reflects the spirit of unity, resilience and resourcefulness that makes our country strong. It's a reminder that taking proactive steps before a disaster strikes and encouraging loved ones to do the same can contribute to the safety and security of the entire nation.

This guidance explains how organizations can strengthen their cyber defenses by deploying realistic decoy systems and information assets to quickly detect and disrupt malicious activity inside their networks. The guidance provides practical, low-complexity steps for planning, implementing, and refining decoy operations that reduce time to detection and improve use of defensive resources.