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CS Incident Response

What is an Incident

An incident is classified as a harmful event or threat to computer systems or networks, indicating an attempt to harm the organization. Not all incidents require intervention from the Incident Response Team (IRT), but those that do are addressed in a systematic and efficient manner.

The IRT should align closely with the organization’s business objectives, aiming to minimize financial losses, prevent lateral movement by attackers, and stop them before achieving their goals.

IRT – Incident Response Team

An Incident Response Team (IRT) is a specialized group focused on addressing cybersecurity incidents. While the team typically includes cybersecurity specialists, their effectiveness can be enhanced by integrating resources from other departments.

Involving the following units can significantly improve the team’s performance in various situations:

  • Cybersecurity Specialists: Essential members of the team.
  • Security Operations: Provide insights into ongoing developments and offer an overarching view of the situation.
  • IT Operations: Assist with system-related issues.
  • Network Operations: Help in managing network-related challenges.
  • Development: Contribute insights regarding application vulnerabilities.
  • Legal: Offer guidance on compliance and regulatory matters.
  • Human Resources: Address personnel-related issues and assist with insider threats.