The purpose of this incident response plan is to provide a clear and consistent approach for responding to a security incident.
This plan applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party vendors who have access to the company’s information and systems.
Incident Response Team:
The incident response team (IRT) is responsible for coordinating the response to a security incident.
The IRT will be led by a designated incident commander and will include representatives from various departments, such as IT, legal, and human resources.
The IRT will be trained and equipped to handle a variety of security incidents.
Incident Classification:
Incidents will be classified based on their severity, impact, and urgency.
The incident commander will be responsible for determining the classification of an incident.
Incident Response Procedures:
The incident response procedures will vary depending on the classification of the incident.
The incident commander will be responsible for determining the appropriate response procedures.
The IRT will follow established procedures for containing, eradicating, and recovering from the incident.
Communication:
The incident commander will be responsible for communicating with senior management, legal counsel, and other stakeholders as necessary.
The incident commander will also be responsible for communicating with any relevant external organisations, such as law enforcement or regulatory bodies.
The incident commander will also be responsible for communicating with employees and customers as appropriate.
Post-Incident Procedures:
The IRT will conduct a debriefing after the incident has been resolved to review the response and identify any areas for improvement.
The IRT will also conduct a root cause analysis to identify the cause of the incident and implement controls to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The IRT will also update incident response procedures and train employees as necessary.
Maintenance
The incident response plan should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure it remains relevant and effective.
The incident response team should be trained and exercised regularly to ensure that they are prepared to handle a real incident.
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