Workflow Templates: Incident Response Checklist

Establish and document incident response policies and procedures

Form and train the incident response team

Create and maintain contact lists for key personnel

Assemble and maintain an incident response toolkit

Conduct regular drills and exercises to test incident response capabilities

Monitor systems and networks for unusual activity

Analyze alerts and logs to determine the scope and impact of incidents

Identify the type and severity of the incident

Document all findings and maintain a timeline of events

Preserve evidence for potential legal action or forensic investigation

Implement containment strategies to limit the spread of the incident

Eliminate the root cause of the incident by removing malicious code or closing vulnerabilities

Restore affected systems and services to normal operation

Validate that systems are functioning correctly and securely

Communicate with stakeholders about the status and resolution of the incident

Conduct a post-incident review to identify lessons learned

Update incident response policies and procedures based on findings

Provide additional training to the incident response team if necessary

Create a report summarizing the incident and response actions taken

Implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future

Incident Response Checklist