What is Incident Response?
A mature incident response program follows a lifecycle: Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Lessons Learned. A documented and practiced plan significantly reduces the time to detect and contain breaches, minimizing damage and regulatory exposure.
Understanding this concept is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture. In the context of modern cyber threats, incident response represents a significant area of focus for security professionals and organizations alike.
Related Terms
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
A sophisticated, targeted cyberattack in which an attacker gains unauthorized access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period.
Asset Discovery
The process of identifying all hardware and software devices within an organization's network environment.
