Incident Response

Incident response is the organized approach to identifying, managing, and resolving cybersecurity incidents. The incident response lifecycle includes: Preparation (establishing tools and procedures), Identification (detecting and classifying incidents), Containment (limiting damage), Eradication (removing the threat), Recovery (restoring systems), and Lessons Learned (post-incident analysis). Effective incident response requires trained teams, documented playbooks, and regular tabletop exercises. A well-prepared incident response plan minimizes damage and recovery time.