Incident Handling

Incident handling is the structured process organizations use to manage and respond to cybersecurity threats or breaches. When a security issue occurs—like a cyberattack or data breach—incident handling involves quickly identifying the problem, containing it to prevent further damage, investigating what happened, and taking steps to fix vulnerabilities. The goal is to minimize harm, ensure business continuity, and learn from the incident to prevent future issues. This process requires coordinated effort among IT teams, security experts, and management to effectively manage and recover from security incidents.