Definition
Information Security Incident Management is a structured approach to handling and responding to cybersecurity events that threaten an organization's data or systems. It involves a set of policies and procedures designed to detect, analyze, contain, eradicate, and recover from security breaches. This systematic process ensures a coordinated and effective response to minimize damage and restore normal operations swiftly. Implementing robust incident management is crucial for maintaining business continuity, protecting sensitive information, and preserving customer trust. For instance, a phishing attack leading to compromised credentials would trigger the incident response plan. While similar to disaster recovery, incident management focuses specifically on security breaches rather than broader system failures. This vital discipline is a core component of many cybersecurity certifications, including CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and CISSP.