Professor Messer SY0-601 4.2 Incident Response Lifecycle
Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
A framework for analyzing cybersecurity incidents and intrusions by exploring the relationships between four core features: adversary, capability, infrastructure, and victim
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
A knowledge base maintained by the MITRE Corporation for listing and explaining specific adversary tactics, techniques, and common knowledge or procedures
IR Preparation
Communication methods Incident handling hardware/software Incident analysis resources Incident mitigation software Policies for incident handling
IR Detection & Analysis
Determine if an incident has taken place, triage it, and notify relevant stakeholders
IR Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
Limiting the scope and impact of the incident. The typical response is to "pull the plug" on the affected system, but this is not always appropriate. Once the incident is contained, the cause can then be removed and the system brought back to a secure state
NIST
National Institute of Standards and Technology
What phase of the IR lifecycle includes Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)?
Preparation
What phase of the IR lifecycle includes Walkthrough?
Preparation
What phase of the IR lifecycle includes a communication plan?
Preparation
What phase of the IR lifecycle includes a disaster recover plan?
Preparation
What phase of the IR lifecycle includes gathering a team to receive, review, and respond to incidents?
Preparation
What phase of the IR lifecycle includes retention policies for data, compliance, and operational needs?
Preparation
What phase of the IR lifecycle includes simulation?
Preparation
What phase of the IR lifecycle includes stakeholder management?
Preparation
What phase of the IR lifecycle is running exercises for specific scenarios and using well-defined rules of engagement?
Preparation
Incident Response Lifecycle
Preparation Detection & Analysis Containment, Eradication, & Recovery Post-Incident Activity
IR Post-Incident Activity
The process of reviewing an incident to identify areas for improvement during incident handling
Incident Response Team
The team that manages and executes the IR plan by detecting, evaluating, and responding to incidents.
