Incident Response Plan
The N3N Incident Response Plan outlines the procedures to follow in the event of a security incident. The primary goal is to minimize the impact of incidents on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of N3N projects and data.
Incident Categories
1. Security Incidents:
- Unauthorized access
- Data breaches
- Exploits of vulnerabilities
2. Operational Incidents:
- Service disruptions
- Infrastructure failures
- Denial of service attacks
Incident Response Team
The Incident Response Team (IRT) consists of individuals responsible for coordinating and responding to incidents. Key roles include:
- Incident Coordinator: Manages the overall response effort.
- Technical Experts: Investigate and mitigate technical aspects of incidents.
- Communications Coordinator: Handles external and internal communications.
Incident Handling Process
1. Detection and Reporting:
- Incidents are detected through monitoring tools, user reports, or automated alerts.
- All incidents must be reported to the Incident Coordinator.
2. Assessment:
- The Incident Coordinator assesses the nature and severity of the incident.
- The team identifies affected systems, data, and potential impact.
3. Containment:
- The team takes immediate actions to contain the incident and prevent further damage.
- Temporary solutions may be implemented to restore critical services.
4. Eradication:
- The root cause of the incident is identified and eliminated.
- Security vulnerabilities are patched, and affected systems are restored to a secure state.
5. Recovery:
- Systems and services are fully restored.
- Data is validated for integrity.
6. Communication:
- Regular updates are provided to stakeholders.
- External communications are coordinated by the Communications Coordinator.
7. Documentation:
- Detailed documentation of the incident, response actions, and lessons learned is maintained.
8. Review and Lessons Learned:
- The team conducts a post-incident review to identify areas for improvement.
- Lessons learned are documented, and processes are updated accordingly.
Reporting an Incident
If you suspect or detect an incident, report it immediately to the Incident Coordinator at incident@n3n.org. Include all relevant details, such as the nature of the incident, affected systems, and your contact information.
Confidentiality
All incident-related information is treated as confidential. Only individuals involved in the incident response process have access to this information.
Revision
This incident response plan is subject to periodic review and update to ensure its effectiveness. The latest version will be available to all N3N contributors.
Thank you for your commitment to maintaining a secure and resilient N3N community.