Incident Response
Incident Response in the context of Business Continuity Management refers to the organized approach an organization takes to address and manage the aftermath of a significant disruptive event, such as a cyberattack, natural disaster, or technical failure. It involves identifying the incident, assessing its impact, and implementing a plan to mitigate damage. The goal is to restore normal operations as quickly and efficiently as possible while ensuring the safety of people and resources. Effective incident response helps minimize downtime and protects the organization's reputation and assets, ensuring it can continue to operate despite challenges.
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Incident response refers to the organized approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack. Its goal is to handle the situation effectively to minimize damage, recover compromised systems, and prevent future incidents. The process typically involves preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. By following these steps, organizations can respond swiftly to incidents, protect sensitive information, and maintain operational stability. Essentially, it’s about having a plan in place to deal with unexpected security events, ensuring that both people and data are safeguarded.