Glossary/Incident Response
Defense

Incident Response

The organized approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach.

Incident Response (IR) is the organized approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack, aiming to limit damage and reduce recovery time and costs.

IR Phases (NIST Framework)

  • Preparation - Policies, tools, training
  • Detection & Analysis - Identify and assess incidents
  • Containment - Limit the damage
  • Eradication - Remove the threat
  • Recovery - Restore normal operations
  • Lessons Learned - Post-incident review

    • Key Roles

    RoleResponsibility
    IR ManagerCoordinate response
    Forensic AnalystEvidence collection
    Threat HunterIdentify scope
    CommunicationsStakeholder updates

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    Vulnerability Assessment

    A systematic process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing security vulnerabilities.

    Threat Intelligence

    Evidence-based knowledge about existing or emerging threats to inform security decisions.

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