Detecting and identifying the incident: The first step in responding to a cyber security incident is to detect and identify the attack. This may require continuous monitoring of network activity and log analysis to catch abnormal or suspicious behavior. Quick identification of an incident allows quicker action to minimize damage.

Isolate and limit the spread of the attack: Once an incident is detected, it is important to act quickly to isolate the compromised part of the infrastructure. Disabling infected devices or disconnecting suspicious network traffic can help stop the attack from spreading to other areas of the system.

Notification of relevant people: Once an incident is detected, it is necessary to immediately notify the appropriate individuals or teams, such as the Emergency Response Team. information security, the company’s management, and possibly regulatory or law enforcement authorities. Prompt notification makes it possible to coordinate action and take appropriate measures to limit the damage.

Data collection and analysis: The next key step is to collect and analyze data related to the incident. This can include analysis of logs, event records, data from threat detection systems, and other materials related to the attack. Analyzing this data allows us to understand the scope of the attack, detect vulnerabilities and better prepare for further action.

Loss mitigation and disaster recovery: When responding to a cybersecurity incident, the key is to limit losses and restore system operations to their pre-attack state. This can include restoring data backups, removing malware, updating security and strengthening data protection strategies.

Tracking and reporting: Once the response to a cyber security incident is complete, it is important to track and report on the entire process. Documentation of actions taken during the response is not only a valuable lesson for the future, but may also be required for audit and compliance purposes.