AIM-Guard-MCP

# Security Incident Response Procedure ## Incident Severity Levels ### 🟢 LOW (P4) - **Definition**: Minimal business impact, no data compromise - **Response Time**: 24 hours - **Examples**: Failed login attempts, minor policy violations - **Notification**: IT security team ### 🟡 MEDIUM (P3) - **Definition**: Limited data exposure, contained impact - **Response Time**: 4 hours - **Examples**: Malware detection, unauthorized access attempt (blocked) - **Notification**: Security manager, affected department ### 🟠 HIGH (P2) - **Definition**: Significant data exposure or system compromise - **Response Time**: 1 hour - **Examples**: Successful unauthorized access, data exfiltration attempt - **Notification**: CISO, department heads, legal ### 🔴 CRITICAL (P1) - **Definition**: Major breach, widespread impact, regulatory implications - **Response Time**: Immediate (15 minutes) - **Examples**: Mass data breach, ransomware, system-wide compromise - **Notification**: C-suite, board, legal, PR, regulators ## Response Phases ### 1. DETECTION & IDENTIFICATION - Monitor security alerts and anomalies - Validate incident authenticity - Determine severity level - Document initial findings ### 2. CONTAINMENT **Short-term Containment** - Isolate affected systems - Block malicious IPs/domains - Disable compromised accounts - Preserve evidence **Long-term Containment** - Apply security patches - Rebuild compromised systems - Implement additional controls - Maintain business operations ### 3. ERADICATION - Remove malware/threats - Close security gaps - Patch vulnerabilities - Validate system integrity ### 4. RECOVERY - Restore systems from clean backups - Verify system functionality - Monitor for re-infection - Gradual return to normal operations ### 5. POST-INCIDENT - Conduct lessons learned session - Update security controls - Improve detection capabilities - Document incident fully - Update response procedures ## Contact Information - **Security Operations Center (SOC)**: [24/7 hotline] - **CISO Office**: [Email/Phone] - **Legal Department**: [Email/Phone] - **PR/Communications**: [Email/Phone] ## Do's and Don'ts ### DO ✅ Report incidents immediately ✅ Preserve evidence ✅ Document everything ✅ Follow established procedures ✅ Communicate clearly ### DON'T 🚫 Panic or make hasty decisions 🚫 Delete or modify evidence 🚫 Attempt to handle alone 🚫 Communicate publicly without approval 🚫 Resume operations without validation