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Incident Response Checklist
Preparation
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
Detection and Analysis
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
Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
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
Post-Incident Activity
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
