Six Effective Steps to Accelerate Cybersecurity Incident Response
Cyber Security News – Modern security tools continue to evolve, improving their ability to protect organizations from cyber threats. Despite these advances, bad actors still occasionally find ways to infiltrate networks and endpoints. Therefore, it is critical for security teams to not only have the right tools but also be equipped with effective incident response (IR) strategies to mitigate damage quickly and restore normal operations.
The SANS Institute offers a six-step framework for an effective IR process:
- Preparation
- Identification
- Containment
- Eradication
- Recovery
- Lessons Learned
Human error is the primary vulnerability to cyber attacks therefore regular cybersecurity training, communications, and lessons learned are key to effective mitigation plans. Continuous updating of the incident response plan will help manage risks as cyber threats become more complex – and regulations less forgiving.