SCENARIO: Critical servers show signs of erratic behavior within your organization’s intranet.

The follow-up phase in incident response involves analyzing the incident to identify gaps in security controls and implement measures to prevent recurrence.

Phases of Incident Response:

Response: Immediate actions to contain and mitigate the incident.

Investigation: Gathering information to understand the incident.

Recovery: Restoring systems to normal operation.

Follow-up: Post-incident analysis and improvement measures.

Measures to Reduce Likelihood:

Root cause analysis to identify weaknesses exploited by the attack.

Implementation of improved controls and security measures.

Alignment with Objectives:

Follow-up focuses on long-term prevention, aligning with organizational resilience goals.

Incident Response Frameworks: Emphasizes the importance of follow-up for continuous improvement.

Risk Reduction Strategies: Incorporates lessons learned to enhance defense mechanisms.

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