Introduction

This playbook provides a systematic guide to effectively manage and respond to a cyber incident within an organization. It is designed as a step-by-step framework for the incident response team to ensure that every threat is mitigated in a timely and efficient manner, minimizing any potential damage to the organization’s operations, reputation, and compliance.

Steps in Incident Response

1. Preparation: Ensure all systems, policies, and procedures are in place, up-to-date, and tested regularly.
2. Identification: Determine if a security event qualifies as a security incident. 
3. Containment: Limit the scope and magnitude of the incident by isolating affected systems to prevent further damage.
4. Eradication: Identify and remove the cause of the incident, and mitigate the vulnerabilities that were exploited.
5. Recovery: Restore systems to normal operation, ensuring they are no longer compromised.
6. Lessons Learned: Conduct a post-incident analysis to learn from the incident and improve future response.

The details of these stages will vary depending on the type and severity of the incident, and specific organizational needs. By following this playbook, an organization can ensure a structured and effective response to any cyber threat.