Incident Response Plan
Preparation
Establish an incident response team and define roles:
- Incident Response Coordinator
- IT Administrator
- Security Analyst
Identification
Detect and recognize potential security incidents:
- Monitor security alerts and logs
- Investigate user reports
Containment
Contain the scope of the incident:
- Isolate affected systems
- Disable compromised accounts
Eradication
Eliminate the root cause of the incident:
- Remove malicious software
- Patch vulnerabilities
Recovery
Restore affected systems and services:
- Deploy clean backups
- Test systems before bringing them online
Lessons Learned
Conduct a post-incident analysis:
- Identify areas for improvement
- Update incident response plan