Incident Response

Overview

Incident response is a critical capability that determines how quickly and effectively organizations recover from security incidents. A typical incident response process includes preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned. Speed is crucial - the faster an incident is detected and contained, the less damage occurs. Effective incident response requires documented procedures, trained personnel, appropriate tools, and regular practice through tabletop exercises. Many organizations maintain incident response retainers with specialized firms. Automation and AI are increasingly used to accelerate response, especially for common incident types like phishing or malware infections.