Incident Response Planning

When Crisis Strikes, Be Ready

Every organization will eventually face a cybersecurity incident – it’s not a matter of if, but when. The difference between a manageable security event and a business-threatening crisis lies in preparation. Our Incident Response Planning services go beyond generic templates to create comprehensive, tested, and actionable response strategies tailored specifically to your organization, your threats, and your business priorities.

The Incident Response Reality

Modern cyber incidents are more complex and damaging than ever before:

Sophisticated Attack Techniques

Multi-stage attacks that unfold over weeks or months
Living off the land techniques using legitimate tools and processes
Supply chain compromises affecting third-party dependencies
Ransomware operations with data exfiltration and extortion components

Business Impact Amplification

Operational disruption affecting critical business processes
Regulatory obligations with strict notification timelines
Reputation damage through public disclosure and media coverage
Legal liability for data breaches and privacy violations

Response Complexity

Multiple stakeholder coordination across technical, legal, and business teams
Evidence preservation while maintaining business operations
Communication management with customers, partners, and regulators
Recovery orchestration to restore normal operations safely

Regulatory and Legal Pressures

Mandatory breach notification with tight timelines
Industry-specific requirements for incident handling and reporting
Legal discovery obligations that affect response activities
Insurance claim requirements that need specific documentation

Our Comprehensive Planning Approach

Threat-Informed Planning

We build response plans based on realistic threat scenarios:

Threat Landscape Analysis

Industry-specific threats that target your sector
Organizational threat modeling based on your assets and attack surface
Attack technique mapping to understand how threats might manifest
Threat intelligence integration to stay current with evolving risks

Scenario Development

Realistic attack scenarios based on current threat intelligence
Business impact scenarios that consider your specific operational dependencies
Escalation scenarios that account for how incidents can grow and spread
Multi-vector incidents that combine different attack techniques

Organizational Integration

We ensure your response plan fits your organization:

Stakeholder Identification and Roles

Technical response team roles and responsibilities
Business leadership decision-making authority and communication roles
Legal and compliance team integration and coordination
External partner coordination including vendors, law enforcement, and regulators

Communication Planning

Internal communication protocols and escalation procedures
External communication strategies for customers, partners, and media
Regulatory notification procedures and timeline management
Crisis communication messaging and spokesperson designation

Business Continuity Integration

Critical process identification and protection priorities
Alternative process activation and management
Recovery sequencing to restore operations safely and efficiently
Vendor and supplier communication and coordination

Technical Response Framework

We develop detailed technical procedures:

Detection and Analysis

Incident classification criteria and severity levels
Evidence collection procedures and chain of custody requirements
Forensic investigation protocols and tool utilization
Threat hunting procedures to identify additional compromise

Containment and Eradication

Containment strategies for different types of incidents
System isolation procedures and network segmentation
Malware removal and system cleaning procedures
Vulnerability remediation to prevent reinfection

Recovery and Post-Incident Activities

System restoration procedures and validation steps
Monitoring enhancement to detect related or follow-on attacks
Lessons learned processes to improve future response
Documentation requirements for legal and compliance purposes

Service Components

Phase 1: Assessment and Planning

Current State Assessment: Evaluation of existing incident response capabilities and gaps
Threat Analysis: Identification of relevant threats and attack scenarios for your organization
Stakeholder Mapping: Identification of key roles and responsibilities across your organization
Requirements Definition: Establishment of response objectives and success criteria

Phase 2: Plan Development

Response Procedures: Detailed step-by-step procedures for different types of incidents
Communication Plans: Internal and external communication strategies and templates
Technical Playbooks: Specific technical procedures for containment, eradication, and recovery
Legal and Compliance Integration: Procedures to meet regulatory and legal requirements

Phase 3: Testing and Validation

Tabletop Exercises (TTX): Scenario-based discussions to test decision-making and coordination
Technical Simulations: Hands-on testing of technical response procedures
Communication Drills: Practice of internal and external communication procedures
Plan Refinement: Updates and improvements based on testing results

Phase 4: Implementation Support

Team Training: Comprehensive training for all incident response team members
Tool Integration: Implementation of necessary tools and technologies
Documentation Finalization: Creation of final playbooks and reference materials
Ongoing Support: Regular plan updates and continuous improvement

Specialized Incident Response Areas

Ransomware Response

Ransomware-specific procedures for containment and recovery
Backup validation and restoration procedures
Payment decision framework and negotiation support
Law enforcement coordination and evidence preservation

Data Breach Response

Data breach assessment procedures and impact analysis
Notification obligations management and timeline compliance
Credit monitoring and customer support procedures
Regulatory coordination and response management

Operational Technology (OT) Incidents

Safety-first response procedures for industrial environments
OT system isolation without disrupting critical operations
Engineering workstation containment and recovery
Regulatory notification for critical infrastructure sectors

Cloud Environment Incidents

Cloud-specific response procedures for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Container and serverless incident response considerations
Cloud forensics and evidence collection procedures
Multi-cloud coordination for hybrid environments

Why Choose Seguri for Incident Response Planning?

Real-World Experience

Our team brings practical incident response experience:

Hands-on response experience across diverse industries and incident types
Technical expertise in forensics, malware analysis, and threat hunting
Business perspective understanding operational impact and recovery priorities
Regulatory experience with breach notifications and compliance requirements

Customized Approach

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all incident response:

Organization-specific procedures that fit your culture and capabilities
Threat-informed planning based on your actual risk landscape
Business-aligned priorities that protect what matters most to your organization
Scalable procedures that work for incidents of varying severity

Comprehensive Testing

Our testing approach validates your entire response capability:

Realistic scenarios based on current threat intelligence
Cross-functional testing involving all relevant stakeholders
Technical validation of procedures and tools
Continuous improvement based on testing results and lessons learned

Ongoing Partnership

We support your incident response capability over time:

Regular plan updates to address new threats and organizational changes
Refresher training to maintain team readiness
Incident support when you need expert assistance during actual incidents
Capability maturation to enhance your response effectiveness over time

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced Incident Response Capability

Faster response times through clear procedures and trained teams
Better decision-making with pre-established frameworks and criteria
Improved coordination across technical, business, and legal teams
More effective containment and eradication of threats

Business Risk Reduction

Reduced incident impact through faster, more effective response
Regulatory compliance with notification and response requirements
Reputation protection through professional incident management
Business continuity maintenance during security incidents

Organizational Resilience

Cultural readiness for incident response across your organization
Stakeholder confidence in your ability to manage security incidents
Competitive advantage through superior incident response capability
Insurance optimization with demonstrated incident response maturity

Get Started with Incident Response Planning

Hoping for the best while preparing for the worst is the foundation of resilient cybersecurity. Our Incident Response Planning services provide the comprehensive preparation you need to turn potential crises into well-managed events that minimize business impact and protect your organization’s reputation.

From threat-informed planning through realistic testing and ongoing support, we’re your partner in building incident response capability that gives you confidence in the face of cyber threats.

Ready to prepare for the inevitable? Let’s work together to build an incident response capability that protects your business when it matters most.