Unlock the confidence to face even the most challenging security incidents with this expertly crafted Enterprise Incident Response Policy. Designed to empower organizations with a clear, actionable framework, this tool ensures your team is prepared to detect and address threats and equipped to minimize impact and recover swiftly. By leveraging best practices and compliance standards, this tool helps streamline communication, clarify roles, and reinforce your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture, all while providing the structure needed to respond effectively under pressure.

This document includes four sample policies, each addressing vital components of incident response. Sample 1 establishes the foundational process for managing and recovering from security events, outlining key objectives and roles. Sample 2 delves into reporting, investigation and documentation standards for computing resources. Sample 3 focuses on protecting sensitive customer information and details the responsibilities of core response teams, while Sample 4 emphasizes rapid notification, assignment of technical responsibilities, and forensic measures following an incident. Together, these samples provide complete coverage of incident management, from initial detection through resolution and post-incident review, making this tool an indispensable reference for building or enhancing your organization’s incident response capabilities.

Sample procedures include:

• Draft and submit a detailed response plan.
• Isolate the compromised systems from the network or isolate network segments.
• Analyze all available information to characterize the intrusion.
• Return systems to normal operations.