What do I do if a compromised system contains sensitive data? If a compromised system contains sensitive data: Immediately report the incident Do not attempt to investigate or remediate the compromised system yourself Do not power down the machine Instruct any users to stop work on the system immediately Remove the system from the network by unplugging the network cable or disconnecting it from the Wi-Fi network See Report an IT Security Incident for additional details. Last modified: January 16, 2019