How does incident response differ from disaster recovery?

Incident response planning is different from preparing for natural disasters or system outages in the following ways:

1. Scope and Focus: Incident response planning is focused on handling cybersecurity incidents, such as security breaches, unauthorized access, data breaches, etc. Whereas preparing for natural disasters or system outages involves strategies to deal with physical damages, power outages, downtime, etc.

2. Response Teams: Incident response planning typically involves a specialized cybersecurity incident response team, whereas preparing for natural disasters or system outages may involve emergency response teams, facilities management staff, or IT teams.

3. Tools and Techniques: Different tools and techniques are required for incident response planning compared to preparing for natural disasters. For cybersecurity incidents, tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, intrusion detection systems, and forensic tools are crucial, while natural disasters preparedness may require emergency communication systems, generators, and physical security measures.

4. Regulatory Compliance: Incident response planning often requires compliance with data protection regulations and breach notification laws, which may not be a primary concern for preparing for natural disasters or system outages.

5. Recovery Time Objectives: Incident response planning typically focuses on reducing the impact of a cybersecurity incident and restoring operations within a specific timeframe (Recovery Time Objective), which may not be as critical in preparing for natural disasters where recovery times may be more variable.

In conclusion, incident response planning is specifically tailored towards handling cybersecurity incidents efficiently and effectively, while preparing for natural disasters