Incident response is how you handle security events. A good plan minimizes damage and speeds recovery. A bad plan turns minor incidents into disasters.
Why you need a plan:
- Panicked decisions make things worse
- Evidence gets destroyed without proper handling
- Communication gaps create confusion
- Recovery takes longer
Incident types: Malware, unauthorized access, data breaches, denial of service, insider threats, physical breaches.
Not every event is an incident. Define thresholds that trigger your process.