Incident Response, or IR, is a structured process that organizations follow in response to a cyber attack or security breach. The goal of an effective IR plan is to contain the incident, assess the damage, eradicate the threat, and recover normal operations as quickly as possible.

Here are some key steps involved in an incident response plan:

  • Identification: Detect and identify the security incident.
  • Containment: Isolate the affected systems to prevent the spread of the attack.
  • Eradication: Remove the threat from the affected systems.
  • Recovery: Restore normal operations.
  • Lessons Learned: Document the incident and review the response process to improve future incident response plans.

Incident Response Process

For more detailed information about incident response, you can read our comprehensive guide on Incident Response Best Practices.