Cyber Incident Response Plan Template

What's included

This template provides a complete framework that you can customise for your organisation. Simply download, fill in your details, and you'll have a professional incident response plan ready to go.

• Incident response team structure – Table to add your team members, contact details, and responsibilities
• Incident classification system – Three severity levels (Low, Medium, High) with examples
• Detection & reporting procedures – How incidents are identified and reported
• Response steps – Clear procedures for containment, eradication, recovery, communication, and documentation
• Communication plan – Who to inform, when, and how during an incident
• Post-incident review process – Framework for learning and improving after incidents
• Training & testing schedule – Guidance for exercises and awareness campaigns

How to use this template

1. Download the template document
2. Fill in your organisation's name and contact details
3. Add your incident response team members and their roles
4. Customise procedures to match your systems and processes
5. Review and approve with key stakeholders
6. Distribute to your team and begin training

The template is provided in an editable format, making it easy to adapt to your specific needs and update as your organisation evolves.