Incident Response Plan
A documented set of procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents. An effective plan includes roles and responsibilities, communication protocols, containment strategies, and lessons learned processes.
Extended Explanation
A well-designed incident response plan follows frameworks like NIST SP 800-61 and includes phases for preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activity. Regular tabletop exercises and simulations help teams practice and improve their response capabilities.
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