Incident Responder-Cyber Incident Response Tool

Example

Determining the severity and scope of a malware outbreak

Scenario

When a malware infection is detected, Incident Responder assists in assessing the impact, categorizing the malware type, and prioritizing response actions based on the threat level and affected assets.

Example

Isolating affected systems during a ransomware attack

Scenario

In the event of a ransomware attack, the tool advises on immediate steps to isolate compromised systems to prevent the spread of ransomware, while also guiding through secure communication channels to avoid tipping off the attacker.

Example

Removing rootkits and restoring system integrity

Scenario

For a root access compromise, Incident Responder provides guidance on eradication techniques to remove the rootkit and detailed recovery steps to rebuild affected systems and verify their integrity before bringing them back online.

Example

Reviewing a DDoS attack to improve defenses

Scenario

After a DDoS attack, the tool helps analyze the attack patterns, evaluates the effectiveness of the response, and recommends adjustments to defensive strategies to mitigate future attacks.