Incident Timeline Log

Incident Timeline Log

Time (UTC)ActionPerformed ByDetailsEvidence Ref
14:32Alert receivedJ. SmithSIEM Alert #1234Screenshot_001.png
14:33Account disabledJ. SmithDisabled via AD consoleAD_log_001.txt
14:45Memory dump initiatedS. JohnsonUsed WinPMEM on affected hostmemory_145.dmp
14:52Network isolationNetwork TeamVLAN 50 isolatedfw_config_001.txt
15:10Malware identifiedS. JohnsonMimikatz variant detectedmalware_analysis_001.pdf

**Best Practices for Real-Time Documentation**:
1. Use UTC timestamps consistently
2. Record who performed each action
3. Include ticket/reference numbers
4. Note tool versions used
5. Document decision rationale
6. Capture screenshots liberally
7. Save command outputs