Data Breach Response Plan - Legal & Technical Procedures | DADavisDesigns

1 Mobilization & Assessment

🚨 CRITICAL: Do not discuss details on unsecure channels. Use out-of-band communication.

✓ Activate IR Team: Convene the Incident Response Team immediately.
✓ Engage Legal Counsel: Establish Attorney-Client Privilege early.
✓ Determine Scope: Identify compromised data (PII, PHI, PCI, IP).

2 Containment & Evidence

✓ Isolate Systems: Take affected systems offline to prevent exfiltration.
✓ Preserve Evidence: Capture RAM/Disk images before shutting down.
✓ Chain of Custody: Document who handled evidence and when.
✓ Reset Credentials: Force password resets for compromised accounts.

3 Notification & Compliance

⚖️ Compliance: GDPR requires 72hr notification. HIPAA/State laws vary.

✓ Regulatory Reporting: Notify FBI, CISA, or State AG as required.
✓ Affected Parties: Draft notification letters (Legal approval required).
✓ Public Relations: Prepare holding statements to control the narrative.

4 Remediation & Recovery

✓ Close Vulnerabilities: Patch the entry vector (SQLi, Phishing, etc).
✓ Enhanced Monitoring: Deploy EDR on systems before bringing online.
✓ Restore Operations: Bring systems back in a phased manner.
✓ Post-Mortem: Conduct "Lessons Learned" and update IR Plan.