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INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN (IRP)#1

A structured document outlining an organization's approach to managing cybersecurity incidents, detailing roles, responsibilities, and procedures.

RISK ASSESSMENT#2

The process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks to minimize their impact on an organization.

CYBER INCIDENT#3

An event that threatens the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or systems, requiring a response.

NIST CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK#4

A voluntary framework providing guidelines for managing cybersecurity risks, focusing on five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

ISO/IEC 27035#5

An international standard for incident management that provides a systematic approach to managing information security incidents.

POST-INCIDENT ANALYSIS#6

A review process conducted after an incident to evaluate responses, identify lessons learned, and improve future incident handling.

SIMULATION EXERCISE#7

A practical drill designed to test an organization's incident response capabilities through realistic scenarios.

TABLETOP EXERCISE#8

A discussion-based simulation where stakeholders walk through their response to a hypothetical incident, identifying strengths and weaknesses.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT#9

Involvement of relevant parties in the incident response process to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

FAIR MODEL#10

A quantitative risk assessment framework that focuses on the financial impact of risks to prioritize security measures.

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS#11

Established guidelines for information sharing and communication during incidents to ensure clarity and coordination.

CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE#13

Information that helps organizations understand potential threats, enabling proactive measures against cyber incidents.

INCIDENT HANDLER#14

A designated individual responsible for managing and coordinating responses to cybersecurity incidents.

RESPONSE TEAM#15

A group of professionals assigned to manage and execute the incident response plan during a cyber incident.

IMPACT ANALYSIS#16

The assessment of the potential consequences of a cyber incident on an organization’s operations and assets.

VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT#17

The process of identifying weaknesses in an organization's systems that could be exploited during a cyber incident.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT#18

An ongoing effort to enhance incident response capabilities based on lessons learned and evolving threats.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER#19

A professional responsible for ensuring that an organization adheres to legal and regulatory requirements.

INCIDENT RESPONSE FRAMEWORK#20

A structured approach that outlines the processes and best practices for responding to cybersecurity incidents.

MALWARE#21

Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.

DATA BREACH#22

An incident where unauthorized access to sensitive data occurs, potentially leading to data loss or exposure.

THREAT LANDSCAPE#23

The current environment of potential risks and vulnerabilities that organizations face in cybersecurity.

RISK MATRICES#24

Tools used to visualize and prioritize risks based on their likelihood and impact.

REMEDIATION PLAN#25

A strategy developed to address and mitigate identified vulnerabilities after an incident.