Key Stakeholders in Incident Response

Key Stakeholders in Incident Response

Effective incident response requires coordination among various stakeholders:

  • Executive Management: Provides resources and makes critical business decisions
  • IT Operations: Manages infrastructure and implements technical remediation
  • Security Team: Leads investigation and coordinates response efforts
  • Legal Counsel: Advises on regulatory compliance and potential litigation
  • Human Resources: Handles employee-related incidents and policy enforcement
  • Public Relations: Manages external communications and reputation
  • Law Enforcement: May be involved in criminal investigations