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Incident Response & Management

The chapter covers key aspects of incident response management, highlighting the definition of cybersecurity incidents and the six-phase incident response lifecycle. It describes the roles within incident response teams, basics of cyber forensics, common challenges in managing incidents, and lessons learned from real-world case studies. Effective preparation and swift response are emphasized as critical elements in minimizing damage from cyber incidents.

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  • 8

    Incident Response & Management

    This section introduces cybersecurity incidents, the incident response lifecycle, roles in an incident response team, and basics of cyber forensics.

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  • 8.1

    What Is A Cybersecurity Incident?

    A cybersecurity incident is any event that compromises the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of data, indicating a potential breach or attack.

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  • 8.2

    The Incident Response Lifecycle

    The Incident Response Lifecycle outlines the key phases organizations must follow to effectively manage cybersecurity incidents.

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  • 8.2.1

    Preparation

    Preparation is a crucial phase in the incident response lifecycle that involves planning and establishing protocols to effectively manage potential cybersecurity incidents.

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  • 8.2.2

    Identification

    The Identification phase of incident response involves detecting and verifying suspicious activities to ascertain whether a cybersecurity incident has occurred.

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  • 8.2.3

    Containment

    Containment is a critical phase in the incident response lifecycle focused on limiting the impact and scope of a cybersecurity incident.

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  • 8.2.4

    Eradication

    Eradication involves the removal of all threats from a system compromised by a cybersecurity incident.

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  • 8.2.5

    Recovery

    The Recovery phase focuses on safely restoring systems post-incident while ensuring functionality and security.

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  • 8.2.6

    Lessons Learned

    This section emphasizes the importance of reviewing incidents to enhance future cybersecurity practices through lessons learned.

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  • 8.3

    Roles In An Incident Response Team (Irt)

    The section explains the various roles within an Incident Response Team and their respective responsibilities.

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  • 8.4

    Basics Of Cyber Forensics

    Cyber forensics is the process of collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence for legal purposes.

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  • 8.5

    Common Challenges In Incident Management

    This section highlights the common challenges organizations face in managing cybersecurity incidents.

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  • 8.6

    Real-World Case Study

    The section discusses the Target data breach of 2013, highlighting the lessons learned regarding cybersecurity measures.

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  • 8.7

    Key Takeaways

    This section emphasizes the importance of understanding cyber incidents and the systematic approach to incident response.

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References

Chapter 8_ Incident Response & Management.pdf

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  • A cyber incident can disrup...
  • The 6-phase incident respon...
  • Forensics play a key role i...

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