Create a comprehensive plan detailing the response strategy. Assemble a team of professionals with defined roles and responsibilities.
Implement monitoring tools to detect unusual activities or breaches. Investigate alerts to determine whether they indicate a real incident.
Immediately isolate affected systems to prevent further damage. Implement strategies to continue business operations while addressing the incident.
Determine how the incident occurred and what vulnerabilities were exploited. Eliminate malware, unauthorized access, and any other threats from the environment.
Bring affected systems back online safely and securely. Closely observe the environment for any signs of residual threats or vulnerabilities.
Analyze the response to identify strengths and weaknesses. Revise the IRP based on lessons learned to improve future responses.