Usually, organizations have some sort of plan for natural disasters like tornados, earthquakes, or hurricanes, etc. (And if yours does not, it's time to change that!)

Organizations also need to build a plan for security incidents. If they already have one, then there needs to be a periodic drill to verify the plan works and everyone knows their roles.

When security incidents occur, organizations usually operate on an “all-hands-on-deck” basis. Panic strikes, different teams struggle to evaluate the incident’s impact, and there is typically a lot of confusion in the air. Having an established, practiced plan on how to deal with the incident will help an organization bounce back quickly, and it will build confidence in the organization and the employees.

A few of the benefits of having a Incident Response Plan:

•  A fast reaction time can reduce the operational disruption of the impacted area, whether it is physical plant, networks, servers, or applications. This way, organizations can gain more insight into their overall security.
• No one can anticipate security incidents with certainty. Even the most secure organizations can face unexpected threats that compromise their systems. Having an incident response plan in place gives you a structured, systematic way to deal with critical situations.
• With an incident response plan, your organization can quickly and effectively deal with any issue that arises, without disrupting other operations. An incident response plan not only saves time but also money in the long run. You can leverage your manpower, tools and resources to overcome the challenge and keep your business running smoothly.