Six Steps for a Security Incident Response

The six-step model is a generalised process cycle for security incident response. The best tip for success is being prepared.

Proper and advanced planning ensures that all response procedures are known, coordinated and systematically carried out. It also facilitates management in making appropriate and effective decisions when tackling security incidents, and in turn minimises any possible damage. The plan includes strengthening security protection, taking an appropriate response to address the incident, recovery of the system and other follow up activities.