Dive deep into the critical aspects of an effective incident response plan. Our guests, Todd, the COO and CISO, and Nate, the Director of Cybersecurity, discuss the importance of having a well-defined, well-tested plan to handle security incidents. Discover key elements, including escalation paths, communication strategies, and preparation steps, to ensure your business can respond swiftly and efficiently to threats. Follow along as we explore real-world examples and share valuable insights on maintaining business resilience. Don't miss part two of this essential discussion coming next week!

00:00 Introduction to Incident Response

00:34 Key Elements of an Incident Response Plan

01:59 Importance of Communication in Incident Response

03:20 Preparation and Real-World Examples

07:28 Challenges and Adaptability in Incident Response

13:55 Testing and Improving Your Plan

20:24 Emotional and Practical Aspects of Incident Response

24:27 Conclusion and Next Steps

Resources:

Master Tabletop Exercises: https://www.cit-net.com/mastering-incident-response-tabletop-exercises/

Your Role in Incident Response: https://www.cit-net.com/your-role-in-incident-response/

St Paul Cyber Incident: https://www.cit-net.com/city-of-st-paul-cyber-incident/

SonicWall Vulnerability: https://www.cit-net.com/sonicwall-vulnerability-breakdown/

Eliminate VPNS: https://www.cit-net.com/the-end-of-vpns/

NIST: https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/incident-response