
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
Security incidents often occur without warning and, in many cases, remain undetected for extended periods. Organisations can struggle to identify these incidents due to siloed operations or because those responsible for managing threats are overwhelmed by an excessive volume of alerts and noise. These challenges significantly hinder the effectiveness of incident response efforts.
When a security incident occurs, organisations need to quickly and forensically understand the nature of the threat and how it infiltrated the network.
This involves reviewing the historical event logs to trace the source and spread of the threat and comparing asset states from before and after the incident. All traces of the adversary should be identified and addressed. This approach supports recovery and highlights opportunities for improving defences and response strategies.
We work closely with organisations to enhance their incident response readiness by developing ICS-specific incident response plans to ensure proper mitigations are in place. Our approach includes clearly defining roles and responsibilities for managing incidents, thereby reducing downtime and minimising the severity of events. We conduct dynamic, tailored assessments to evaluate current response capabilities, identify gaps, and recommend targeted improvements.
We perform dynamic, tailored assessments to evaluate current response capabilities, identify gaps, and deliver targeted improvement recommendations. Our experienced consultants actively mitigate risks and implement appropriate measures to safeguard your critical systems.
A strong incident response strategy begins with identifying vulnerabilities and assessing potential threats to Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Through comprehensive risk assessments, we analyse the potential impact of incidents on control systems, identify vulnerabilities and threats to ICS assets, and recommend customised risk treatments, such as creating segregated environments for critical infrastructure or implementing enhanced security controls.
Following this, we develop incident response plans tailored to your specific needs with the guidance of our experienced cyber consultants.
Our experienced consultants will follow best practices to develop your incident response plan, such as the comprehensive guidelines for incident response in NIST Special Publication 800-61
This publication outlines a structured approach to developing an incident response plan comprising four key phases:
An Industrial Control System (ICS) incident response plan typically includes the following components:
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