Security Incident Response Framework

A Security Incident Response Framework is a structured operational security crisis management framework that can support security incident response tasks.

• AKA: Incident Response Plan, Cyber Incident Response Framework, Security Event Response Framework.
• Context:
  • It can typically detect Security Incidents through security incident response monitoring systems.
  • It can typically classify Incident Severity Levels through security incident response triage processes.
  • It can typically coordinate Incident Response Teams through security incident response communication protocols.
  • It can typically contain Security Breaches through security incident response containment procedures.
  • It can typically preserve Digital Evidences through security incident response forensics protocols.
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  • It can often perform Root Cause Analysises for security incident response investigation.
  • It can often execute Incident Recovery Plans for security incident response restoration.
  • It can often conduct Post-Incident Reviews for security incident response improvement.
  • It can often trigger Regulatory Notifications for security incident response compliance.
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  • It can range from being a Basic Security Incident Response Framework to being an Advanced Security Incident Response Framework, depending on its security incident response maturity level.
  • It can range from being a Manual Security Incident Response Framework to being an Automated Security Incident Response Framework, depending on its security incident response automation degree.
  • It can range from being a Reactive Security Incident Response Framework to being a Proactive Security Incident Response Framework, depending on its security incident response threat anticipation.
  • It can range from being a Centralized Security Incident Response Framework to being a Distributed Security Incident Response Framework, depending on its security incident response organizational structure.
  • It can range from being a Generic Security Incident Response Framework to being a Specialized Security Incident Response Framework, depending on its security incident response domain focus.
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  • It can integrate with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems for security incident response alert aggregation.
  • It can connect to Threat Intelligence Platforms for security incident response threat context.
  • It can interface with Ticketing Systems for security incident response case management.
  • It can communicate with Communication Platforms for security incident response stakeholder notification.
  • It can synchronize with Backup and Recovery Systems for security incident response data restoration.
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• Example(s):
  • Industry-Standard Security Incident Response Frameworks, such as:
    • NIST Incident Response Framework, following NIST SP 800-61 guidelines.
    • SANS Incident Response Framework, implementing the PICERL methodology.
    • ISO 27035 Incident Response Framework, based on ISO security incident management.
  • Phase-Based Security Incident Response Frameworks, such as:
    • Preparation Phase Framework, establishing incident response capabilities.
    • Detection and Analysis Framework, identifying and investigating incidents.
    • Containment and Eradication Framework, limiting damage and removing threats.
    • Recovery and Lessons Learned Framework, restoring operations and improving defenses.
  • Threat-Specific Security Incident Response Frameworks, such as:
    • Ransomware Incident Response Framework, specialized for ransomware attacks.
    • Data Breach Response Framework, focused on data exposure incidents.
    • APT Response Framework, designed for advanced persistent threats.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Business Continuity Framework, which focuses on maintaining operations not incident response.
  • Disaster Recovery Plan, which addresses natural disasters not security incidents.
  • Change Management Framework, which manages planned changes not incidents.
  • Risk Management Framework, which prevents risks not responds to incidents.
• See: Incident Response Plan, Security Operations Center, Computer Security Incident Response Team, Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting, Security Orchestration, Crisis Management, Breach Notification Requirement, Cyber Resilience, Security Playbook, Incident Command System.

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