Imagine you have a fire drill plan at school. It tells everyone what to do if there's a fire, where to go, and how to stay safe. A cyber security incident response plan is like that, but for computer problems instead of fires. It's a special plan that helps people who work with computers and the internet (like the IT staff) know exactly what to do if something bad happens, like someone trying to break into the computer system or a virus attack.
This plan is really important because it helps make sure that if someone tries to attack the computer systems, the damage they can do is kept as small as possible. It tells the security team how to quickly find the problem, stop it from getting worse, and fix it so everything can go back to normal. The plan has instructions for different kinds of problems, like if important information is stolen or if services stop working because of the attack.
Even though it's impossible to stop every attack, having this plan means that the organization can bounce back faster and with less harm. The plan doesn't just involve the IT and security teams; it also includes other parts of the organization like human resources, finance, customer service, and even outside groups like the police or legal help. This way, everyone knows how to work together to handle the situation in the best way possible.