Incident Response

Incident Response is a structured approach to managing and addressing security breaches or cyberattacks. It involves processes for detecting, analyzing, containing, eradicating, and recovering from incidents to minimize damage and restore normal operations. This methodology is critical for organizations to protect data, maintain compliance, and reduce downtime from security events.

Also known as: IR, Security Incident Response, Cyber Incident Response, Incident Handling, CSIRT

Why learn Incident Response?

Developers should learn Incident Response to effectively handle security breaches in applications or systems they build, ensuring rapid mitigation and compliance with regulations like GDPR or HIPAA. It's essential for roles in DevOps, security engineering, or any position involving system maintenance, as it helps prevent data loss, financial damage, and reputational harm by enabling proactive threat management.

Learning Resources

• docs: NIST Computer Security Incident Handling Guide
• course: SANS Incident Response Training
• course: Coursera: Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization
• docs: Incident Response Playbook by SANS
• video: YouTube: Incident Response Explained