Incident Response Team Charter

An Incident Response Team Charter is a document that establishes the purpose, scope, and authority of an organization’s incident response team (IRT). The charter typically includes the mission and objectives of the IRT, the roles and responsibilities of team members, the reporting structure and chain of command, the communication and escalation protocols, and the performance metrics and success criteria for the team. The charter also outlines the team’s access to resources, training, and support, as well as its authority to make decisions and take actions during a data breach or other security incident. The purpose of this charter is to provide a clear and formal mandate for the IRT, ensure its readiness and effectiveness, and align its activities with the organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy and goals.