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Frequently asked questions
What is an incident response plan?
An incident response plan (IRP) is a documented, structured approach for handling security incidents, service outages, and other disruptions. It defines roles, communication channels, severity levels, and step-by-step procedures so your team can respond quickly and consistently when something goes wrong.
Why do I need an incident response plan?
Without a clear plan, teams waste critical time figuring out who to contact, how to communicate, and what steps to take during an incident. An IRP reduces mean time to resolution (MTTR), minimizes business impact, ensures regulatory compliance, and helps your team learn from past incidents to prevent recurrence.
What should be included in an incident response plan?
A comprehensive IRP should include severity level definitions, roles and responsibilities (Incident Commander, Communications Lead, Technical Lead), communication channels and escalation procedures, step-by-step response workflows for each severity, and a post-incident review checklist to drive continuous improvement.
How often should an incident response plan be updated?
Review and update your IRP at least quarterly, or whenever there is a significant change to your team structure, infrastructure, or tooling. Post-incident reviews are also a great time to identify gaps and refine the plan based on real-world experience.