Cyber DefenceLesson 17Free preview
CS Incident Response
This lesson is part of Cyber Security · All levels
Summary
Incident response is a structured process for handling security incidents so that the impact can be minimized. The cycle includes detection, containment, eradication, recovery, to post-incident evaluation. Good preparation is characterized by documented playbooks and regular exercises such as tabletop exercises.
Key points
- Start with detection and identification to ensure incident coverage.
- Containment isolates incidents from spreading while maintaining evidence.
- Preservation of evidence is essential for forensic analysis and legal foundations.
- Eradication eliminates the cause, recovery restores normal operation.
- Lesson learned to improve procedures so similar incidents do not recur.
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