Incident Response Playbook Template

# Incident Response Playbook

## Objectives
- Minimize damage and recovery time.
- Protect sensitive data.
- Maintain business continuity.

## Incident Response Team
- **Incident Response Manager**: [Name]
- **IT Security Analyst**: [Name]
- **Legal Advisor**: [Name]
- **Public Relations**: [Name]

## Incident Categories
1. Malware Infections
2. Unauthorized Access
3. Data Breaches
4. Denial of Service Attacks
5. Insider Threats

## Incident Response Process

### 1. Preparation
- Train IRT members.
- Establish communication tools.

### 2. Identification
- Monitor systems for anomalies.

### 3. Containment
- Short-term: Isolate affected systems.
- Long-term: Secure systems before restoration.

### 4. Eradication
- Remove malware and vulnerabilities.

### 5. Recovery
- Restore operations and monitor systems.

### 6. Lessons Learned
- Document findings and update protocols.

## Communication Protocols
- Internal: [Details]
- External: [Details]

## Documentation Templates
- Incident Report
- Evidence Collection Log
- Communication Templates

## Testing and Review
- Schedule regular tabletop exercises.
- Update playbook based on tests and incidents.