INCIDENT RESPONSE PLANNING & RETAINER SERVICES

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Being prepared is half the battle. I work with organizations to develop comprehensive incident response plans (IRPs) aligned with frameworks like NIST and CIS. These plans define clear roles, escalation paths, and procedures to ensure a swift and coordinated response when a security event occurs. Preparation reduces chaos, speeds up containment, and limits business disruption.

Plans are only effective if they're tested. I lead interactive tabletop exercises and real-world simulations to validate response capabilities and uncover operational gaps. These sessions build team confidence, improve coordination, and help executive leadership understand their role in a crisis scenario.

For organizations that need expert help on standby, I offer incident response retainer services. These provide guaranteed access to my expertise when a breach or critical incident occurs. With a retainer in place, you get faster response times, prioritized support, and peace of mind knowing an experienced cybersecurity leader is ready to act.

Speed matters when it comes to threat containment. I help organizations implement and tune security tools—such as SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms—to ensure alerts are meaningful and actionable. I also assist with triage workflows to distinguish between false positives and real threats that require escalation.

In the event of an incident, I serve as a strategic coordinator—bridging technical teams, legal, PR, and executive leadership. I ensure that decisions are informed, documented, and aligned with regulatory requirements and communication protocols, whether you're facing a ransomware event or data breach.

An incident doesn’t end when the threat is contained. I lead post-incident reviews to analyze root causes, evaluate response effectiveness, and drive improvements across people, process, and technology. These insights inform future planning and help reduce the likelihood and impact of future events.