Crafting a Cybersecurity Incident Response Policy

✨ Writing Prompt

Imagine you are the chief cybersecurity officer of a mid-sized company. Your task is to draft an incident response policy that vividly illustrates the roles, responsibilities, and processes in the event of a cybersecurity incident. Instead of just stating the processes in a standard format, you'll include scenarios that reflect real incidents. For example, rather than saying, 'Employees must report incidents,' describe a situation where an employee discovers a potential data breach, detailing their thought process, actions, and the subsequent response from the IT team. Focus on conveying the urgency and emotional responses involved, as well as the procedural steps taken. This approach should help the team visualize the policy in action.