What are the key differences between proactive and reactive incident response?

Proactively responding to potential threats involves taking preventive actions to mitigate risks before they escalate, such as implementing security measures, conducting security awareness training, and performing regular security assessments. On the other hand, reactively handling incidents involves responding to threats or security breaches after they have already occurred, often involving immediate actions to contain and investigate the incident, and then implementing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Proactive approaches aim to minimize the likelihood of incidents, while reactive responses are triggered after incidents have occurred to minimize their impact and prevent recurrence.