Incident Response Plan

An Incident Response Plan is a comprehensive document that outlines the policies, procedures, and resources for detecting, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity incidents. The plan typically includes the roles and responsibilities of the incident response team, the criteria and process for identifying and classifying incidents, the steps and timeline for containment, eradication, and recovery, and the communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The purpose of the plan is to minimize the impact and duration of incidents, prevent further damage and loss, and ensure the continuity and resilience of the organization’s operations. The plan is usually developed and maintained by the information security or IT department, in collaboration with other relevant functions, and is tested and updated regularly through simulations and exercises.