What is an Incident Response Plan (IRP)?
An Incident Response Plan (IRP) is a documented framework that defines how an organization prepares for, detects, responds to, and recovers from cybersecurity incidents. It outlines roles, responsibilities, communication channels, and procedures to ensure a coordinated response.
IRP aligns closely with Incident Response (IR) processes and integrates with frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO/IEC 27001. It is a critical component of overall Security Posture and resilience strategy.
What is an Incident Response Plan used for?
An IRP is used to minimize the impact of security incidents such as Malware infections, Ransomware attacks, or data breaches. It ensures that response actions are consistent, efficient, and aligned with business priorities.
Organizations use IRP to improve metrics such as Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Acknowledge (MTTA), and Mean Time to Recover (MTTR), while supporting Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).
