Incident response (IR)
This section explores the evolution of IR in the context of cybersecurity and computer security. It traces its origins to the early days of computer technology and the internet, highlighting the increasing importance of IR as computer systems became integral to business and government operations.
Key historical figures, such as Clifford Stoll, are discussed for their significant contributions to IR in the late 1980s at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).
This section also discusses the establishment of computer emergency response teams (CERTs) and the development of industry standards and best practices in IR, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Security Incident Handling Guide.
This section underscores the continuous evolution of IR in addressing new types of cyber threats and emphasizes the need for effective IR planning.
IR history
IR, in the context of cybersecurity and computer security, originated...