Incident Response

Building an Incident Response Plan

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27 Nov 2025 — 1 min read

A well-prepared incident response plan can mean the difference between a minor event and a catastrophic breach.

The Six Phases of Incident Response

1. Preparation

Establish an incident response team
Define roles and responsibilities
Create communication templates

2. Identification

Monitor systems for anomalies
Analyze alerts and logs
Document initial findings

3. Containment

Stop the immediate threat
Implement temporary fixes
Preserve evidence

4. Eradication

Remove malware
Patch vulnerabilities
Reset compromised credentials

5. Recovery

Restore from clean backups
Validate system integrity
Monitor for persistent threats

6. Lessons Learned

Post-incident review
Update procedures
Share findings

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The Six Phases of Incident Response

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