Incident Reporting

Definition

Document clear procedures for reporting security incidents and/or breaches

How it works

Incident reporting involves the structured documentation and communication of security events within an organization. When a security incident occurs, personnel report details such as the nature of the incident, impact, and actions taken. Reporting can be manual or automated through incident response platforms. Timely and accurate reporting facilitates swift response and resolution, helps identify trends, and contributes to post-incident analysis. Incident reports are crucial for regulatory compliance, improving security practices, and enhancing overall cybersecurity resilience.

Considerations

• Clearly define incident reporting procedures.
• Encourage a culture of reporting without fear of reprisal.
• Capture and document incident details for post-incident analysis.

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