Structured approach to handling security incidents from detection to recovery.
IR plans, team training, tool preparation
Alert monitoring, incident identification, triage
Severity assessment, incident categorization
Notification procedures, team activation
Threat isolation, system quarantine, damage limitation
Root cause analysis, evidence collection, threat assessment
Threat removal, system cleanup, vulnerability remediation
System restoration, service recovery, monitoring
Specific response procedures for different types of security incidents.
Isolation, network segmentation, backup verification
Malware analysis, impact assessment, scope determination
System cleanup, patch deployment, security hardening
Data restoration, system recovery, monitoring
Data loss monitoring, access pattern analysis
Data classification, breach scope, legal requirements
Regulatory compliance, customer notification, legal counsel
Access controls, encryption, monitoring enhancement
Effective communication strategies and stakeholder coordination during incidents.
Team updates, status reports, escalation procedures
Customer notifications, press releases, regulatory reporting
Executive updates, board communication, investor relations
Media relations, public statements, reputation management
Roles and responsibilities, team structure, leadership
Law enforcement, forensics firms, legal counsel
Third-party incidents, vendor management, SLA enforcement
Decision-making authority, escalation criteria, approval processes
Essential tools and frameworks for effective incident management.