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Incident Response

Incident response is the organized approach to addressing and managing security incidents.

What is Incident Response?

Incident response is the methodology an organization uses to respond to and manage a cyberattack or security breach, aiming to minimize damage and reduce recovery time and costs.

Incident Response Phases

Preparation, Detection/Analysis, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons learned.

Common Misconceptions

  • "IR is only for breaches" - Any security incident
  • "IR plans are static" - Regular testing and updates
  • "Technology handles IR" - People and processes critical