Cyber Security Incident Response Plan

Your Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (IR Plan) is a structured framework designed to help your firm effectively identify, manage, and mitigate cybersecurity incidents, such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, or unauthorized access to systems.

Its primary purpose is to minimize the impact of incidents on business operations, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure regulatory compliance. The IR Plan provides clear guidance on:

• Preparation: Establishing readiness to handle incidents through proactive measures like staff training, policy creation, and system monitoring.
• Detection: Identifying and assessing incidents promptly to determine their nature, scope, and potential impact.
• Response: Taking immediate actions to contain and resolve the incident, such as isolating affected systems and notifying stakeholders.
• Recovery: Restoring systems and operations to normal while learning from the incident to prevent recurrence.
• Post-Incident Review: Analyzing the event to improve future responses and strengthen overall security posture.

An effective IR Plan aligns with industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements (e.g., FTC Safeguards Rule) to ensure the organization is well-prepared to respond to and recover from security incidents.

Our Incident Response Plan includes: 

• Supporting Procedures and Playbooks
• Incident Reponse Readiness Checklist
• Situation Report Template
• Incident Log Template
• Post Incident Review Template