Incident Response Plan
/ˈɪnsɪdənt rɪˈspɒns plæn/
Definitions
- (n.) A documented strategy outlining an organization's procedures for detecting, responding to, and managing cybersecurity incidents to minimize damage and legal liability.
The company updated its incident response plan after the data breach.
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- incident response plan
- incident response plans
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Commentary
An incident response plan is critical for legal compliance and mitigating liabilities arising from cybersecurity incidents.
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