What is a Security Incident?

A security incident is any event that threatens the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information systems or data. Incidents can range from malware infections and unauthorized access to phishing attacks and data breaches.

Incident Response Steps:

1. Detection and identification of the incident.
2. Containment to prevent further damage.
3. Eradication of the threat from affected systems.
4. Recovery and restoration of services.
5. Post-incident analysis and improvement of security policies.

Documenting and responding quickly to security incidents minimizes damage and ensures regulatory compliance.

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