Incident Response in Cybersecurity

By
sophie michaud
October 7, 2023
6
min read

table of contents

Incident Response

Incident response is a critical component of cybersecurity. It involves a structured approach to handling security breaches and minimizing damage.

Incident Response Steps

  1. Preparation: Establish an incident response plan.
  2. Detection: Identify and confirm incidents.
  3. Containment: Limit the impact of the incident.
  4. Eradication: Remove the cause of the incident.
  5. Recovery: Restore systems to normal operations.

Having a solid incident response plan can significantly reduce the impact of cyber incidents.

about the author

Sophie is a Marketing Strategist with a passion for explaining complex things in simple ways. She’s a data-driven, content nerd who hates nonsensical marketing jargon and actively fights fluff content.