Dynamic Incident Response: A Framework for Security Teams

About this book

Incident response has long been taught as a linear process, but modern attacks don't follow a script. Dynamic Incident Response introduces the Dynamic Approach to Incident Response (DAIR), a practical, iterative framework that reflects how experienced responders actually work.Written by Joshua Wright, SANS Faculty Fellow and author of SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling, with contributions from leading experts in ransomware, cloud security, and operational technology, this book bridges the gap between tool-focused guides and high-level strategy.This comprehensive guide covers:The evolution of incident response models and why linear approaches fall shortA dynamic, iterative framework emphasizing verification, scoping, and explicit decision-makingStep-by-step guidance for each phase: preparation, detection, triage, scoping, containment, eradication, and recoverySpecialized chapters on ransomware response, cloud incidents, and industrial control systemsIntegration with NIST CSF 2.0Practical applications of AI and automation in incident responseReal-world case studies and actionable checklistsWhether you're building your organization's incident response capability from scratch or refining existing processes, this book provides the framework and practical techniques needed to respond to incidents more effectively.Endorsed by leaders from Dragos, TrustedSec, GitHub, NASA, Black Hills Information Security, and more. Read more