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Preparation and Planning

Develop and maintain an incident response plan that includes roles and responsibilities.

Conduct regular training and awareness programs for employees.

Ensure contact information for key personnel is up-to-date and accessible.

Establish communication protocols both internally and with external stakeholders.

Perform regular risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Detection and Analysis

Monitor systems continuously for signs of incidents such as unauthorized access or data breaches.

Establish a process for employees to report suspected incidents promptly.

Maintain an incident log to document all detected incidents and analysis results.

Utilize threat intelligence feeds to stay informed about emerging threats.

Conduct a thorough analysis to determine the scope and impact of the incident.

Containment, Eradication, and Recovery

Implement measures to contain the incident and prevent further damage.

Identify and remove the root cause of the incident from the environment.

Restore affected systems and data from backups if necessary.

Verify system integrity before returning to normal operations.

Communicate recovery status and any ongoing risks to stakeholders.

Post-Incident Activities

Conduct a post-incident review to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Update the incident response plan and procedures based on insights gained.

Provide a report to management detailing the incident and response actions.

Implement additional security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Conduct follow-up training and awareness sessions if necessary.

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