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INCIDENT RESPONSE#1

The process of identifying, managing, and mitigating cybersecurity incidents to minimize impact.

CYBER THREATS#2

Potential malicious attacks that can exploit vulnerabilities in systems to cause harm.

TEAM COLLABORATION#3

Working together effectively in a group to achieve common goals during incident management.

SIMULATION#4

A practical exercise that mimics real-world incident scenarios to test response strategies.

COMPLIANCE#5

Adherence to laws, regulations, and standards relevant to cybersecurity practices.

RACI MATRIX#6

A tool that outlines roles and responsibilities in a project, clarifying who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed.

NIST FRAMEWORK#7

A set of guidelines developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology for improving cybersecurity.

SANS INSTITUTE#8

An organization that provides training and certification in cybersecurity, known for its incident response resources.

DECISION TREE#9

A visual representation of decisions and their possible consequences, aiding in incident response planning.

PROCEDURES#10

Step-by-step instructions that guide actions during a cybersecurity incident.

GDPR#12

General Data Protection Regulation, a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy.

HIPAA#13

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a U.S. law that governs the handling of medical information.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT#14

Ongoing efforts to enhance processes and responses based on feedback and evaluations.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY#15

A concise overview of a document, highlighting key points for stakeholders.

INCIDENT TYPES#16

Categories of cybersecurity incidents, such as data breaches or denial-of-service attacks.

FRAMEWORK ANALYSIS#17

The evaluation of different incident response frameworks to determine their applicability.

FEEDBACK GATHERING#18

Collecting input from team members post-simulation to improve response strategies.

CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT#19

An event that compromises the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of information.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES#20

Defined duties of team members involved in incident response management.

COMMUNICATION PLAN#21

A strategy for how information is shared among team members during an incident.

EVALUATING RESPONSE EFFECTIVENESS#22

Assessing how well the incident response plan performed during simulations.

INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN#23

A documented strategy detailing how an organization will respond to cybersecurity incidents.

STAKEHOLDER PRESENTATION#24

A formal presentation to stakeholders summarizing the incident response plan.

REALISTIC EXERCISES#25

Practical drills designed to closely mimic actual cybersecurity incidents.

PROFESSIONALISM#26

Maintaining a standard of conduct and ethics in incident response activities.