What is incident response?
Organizations leverage incident response (IR), also known as cybersecurity incident response, to combat cyber threats. This approach combines processes and technologies to detect, respond to, and ultimately prevent cyberattacks and security breaches.
A formal incident response plan (IRP) serves as a blueprint for cybersecurity teams, outlining specific actions for identifying, containing, and resolving various cyberattacks. This plan minimizes damage and business disruption, both from successful attacks and those thwarted proactively. An effective IRP empowers teams to react swiftly, minimizing lost revenue, regulatory fines, and other costs associated with cyber threats.