Incident Response Playbook
A step-by-step playbook for responding to security incidents — detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
About This Resource
When a security incident occurs, your team needs clear procedures — not improvisation. This playbook follows the NIST Incident Response framework with role assignments, communication templates, severity classifications, and step-by-step runbooks for common incident types.
What's Included
- NIST-aligned 6-phase response framework
- Role assignment matrix (Incident Commander, IT Lead, Comms Lead)
- Severity classification guide (P1-Critical through P4-Low)
- Runbooks for ransomware, BEC, data breach, and account compromise
- Communication templates (internal, customer, legal, law enforcement)
- Evidence preservation checklist for forensic investigation
- Post-incident review template and improvement tracker
Free Download
No credit card required
Related Services
We Can Help You Implement This
Further Reading
Related Articles
How to Build an Incident Response Plan for Your Business
A documented incident response plan can mean the difference between a contained incident and a catastrophic breach. Here is how to build one.
SecurityThe 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Landscape: What Every Business Must Know
Ransomware, phishing, and supply chain attacks are evolving. Here is what Southern California businesses face in 2026 and how to defend against it.
Security & Compliance
More Resources You Might Need
Security Audit Template
A comprehensive security audit template — assess vulnerabilities, compliance requirements, and remediation priorities for your IT environment.
Download freeIT Compliance Checklist
A compliance checklist covering HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and CMMC — verify your IT controls meet regulatory requirements.
Download freeNetwork Security Best Practices Guide
A comprehensive guide to securing business networks covering firewalls, intrusion detection, access control, segmentation, and monitoring best practices.
Download freeNeed Help Implementing This?
Our team can help you put this resource into action. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific needs.