An organization recovered from a recent ransomware outbreak that resulted in significant business damage.

To prepare a post-incident report, thecauseof the incident (what enabled it) and theeffect(what damage was done) are the primary components analyzed first. This allows teams to understand vulnerabilities exploited and the consequences, forming the basis for corrective action.

The Cisco CyberOps guide recommends beginning withroot cause analysisfollowed by impact assessment to guide future prevention strategies.