Incident Management
/ˈɪnsɪdənt ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which organizations identify, analyze, and respond to events that disrupt normal operations, often emphasizing legal compliance and mitigation of liability.
Effective incident management is crucial to limit legal exposure after a data breach.
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- incident management
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Commentary
In legal contexts, incident management often focuses on documenting events to preserve evidence and comply with regulatory reporting requirements.
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