Cybersecurity Incident Response Team Charter

A Cybersecurity Incident Response Team Charter is a document that defines the mission, scope, and authority of a dedicated team responsible for managing and coordinating the organization’s response to cybersecurity incidents. The charter typically includes the team’s objectives and responsibilities, such as incident detection, triage, investigation, containment, and recovery, the roles and skills of the team members, such as team leader, technical specialists, and liaisons, the reporting and communication lines with other functions and stakeholders, and the performance metrics and success criteria for the team. The purpose of the charter is to establish a clear and empowered mandate for the incident response team, ensure the availability and adequacy of resources and support, and promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the incident response process. The charter is usually developed by the information security or IT department, in consultation with other relevant functions, and is approved and sponsored by senior management.