Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for protecting data. One system includes a readiness system configured to access entity data of an entity, determine a security posture of the entity based on the entity data, and model the security posture and a plurality of security objectives of the entity to generate a set of cybersecurity attributes of the entity. The system can further include a cybersecurity connection system configured to determine and provide, utilizing one or more protection parameters, a cybersecurity protection plan corresponding to a new cybersecurity attribute to protect the entity, wherein the cybersecurity protection plan is configured to be activated in response to an acceptance by the entity and an incident system configured to model a plurality of cybersecurity protection plans between the entity and a third-party.