Cyber Breach Response Starts with the Right Message
Trustom Cyber offers strategic communications and government affairs for the legal teams managing the crisis. Led by former leaders from the Office of the National Cyber Director and advisers to Fortune 500 CEOs.
- 15+ Years in Federal Cyber Policy
- 500 Fortune 500 Crisis Counsel
- 3 National Offices
Trustom Cyber partners with leading breach response and corporate legal teams worldwide to prepare and execute emergency communications plans.
We operate at the intersection of strategic communications and government engagement — drawing on a national network of senior professionals to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional crises. Through our open talent platform, clients gain immediate access to executives with the precise expertise each moment demands.
Comprehensive Breach Response Services
From the first hour of an incident through long-term reputation recovery.
When a cyber incident hits, the legal, regulatory, and public dimensions move simultaneously. Trustom Cyber provides the strategic communications and government engagement capabilities that breach response legal teams need to manage every front at once.
Cyber Crisis Communications
Incident messaging, media relations, rapid response, and executive spokesperson preparation; coordinated to protect your client from the first hour.
Government Affairs & Regulatory Engagement
Coordination with federal, state, and international regulators, including legislative stakeholder communications and required disclosure support.
Executive & Board Advisory
CEO and board-level counsel during active incidents — governance briefings, fiduciary risk alignment, and reputational exposure assessment.
Preparedness & Simulation
Tabletop exercises, cross-functional crisis rehearsals, and communications playbook development before an incident occurs.
Reputation & Trust Management
Brand risk analysis, stakeholder reassurance campaigns, and long-term narrative strategy to rebuild confidence after an incident.
Integrated Teaming
We embed alongside legal counsel, cybersecurity firms, insurers, and internal teams; never in a silo.
24/7 Availability
Incident response support during every critical window, on your timeline.
Privilege-Aware Processes
All communications are developed to support and protect legal strategy.
Senior-Level Attention
Every engagement is led by experienced crisis and public affairs professionals. No hand-offs to junior staff.
Built for the Way Legal Teams Operate
Every engagement is structured to protect privilege, maintain coordination, and deliver senior-level expertise from day one.
Senior Leaders. Trusted Advisors.
Our principals bring decades of experience across government, financial service, healthcare & higher education.
Paul Tencher Founder
Barbara Cottam Financial Services & Higher Education Cyber Practices
Dan Meuse Health Care Cyber Practice
Latest News
- Feb 19, 2026
The Biggest Messaging Mistake Companies Make After a Cyber Attack
The single biggest messaging mistake companies make after a cyber attack is waiting too long to take control of the narrative. Leaders often hesitate because they don't yet have all the facts.
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