Be Prepared When an Incident Strikes
Security incidents are inevitable. The difference between a managed incident and a catastrophic breach is preparation. Without a tested plan, organisations waste critical hours determining who does what — while attackers continue their work.
Our incident response planning service builds the procedures, playbooks, and team capabilities you need to detect incidents faster, respond more effectively, and recover with minimal business impact — all aligned with NCSC guidance and ISO 27001.
Services tailored to your organisation
Incident Response Plan
A comprehensive, tested incident response plan covering detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Aligned with NIST SP 800-61, NCSC guidance, and ISO 27001 Annex A control requirements.
Scenario Playbooks
Specific, step-by-step playbooks for the most likely attack scenarios facing your organisation.
Covers ransomware, phishing compromise, data breach, insider threat, DDoS, and supply-chain incidents.
Team Training & Exercises
Tabletop exercises and simulated incident scenarios to test and train your response team under realistic conditions.
Exercises reveal gaps in your plan, build team confidence, and provide evidence of preparedness for auditors.
Post-Incident Review Framework
Structured root cause analysis and lessons-learned process to improve your defences after every incident.
Includes a metrics framework to track response performance and demonstrate improvement over time.
Building Your Incident Response Capability
From current state to a tested, confident response team
Assessment & Team Design
Review your current incident response capability, define your IRT structure, and identify the scenarios to prioritise.
Plan & Playbook Development
Develop your incident response plan and scenario-specific playbooks with your team's input and sign-off.
Training & Tabletop Exercise
Train your IRT and conduct a tabletop exercise to validate your plan and build team confidence.
Measurable outcomes that drive real value
Response & Containment
Organisations with tested plans contain incidents four times faster than those responding ad-hoc — dramatically reducing damage.
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Documented procedures and evidence of regular testing satisfies ISO 27001, GDPR, and FCA cyber resilience requirements.
Team Ready to Act
Regular exercises mean your team knows exactly what to do under pressure — no freezing, no wasted time.
Why Choose Us
Our expertise and proven track record make us your ideal partner for incident response planning
Standards-Aligned Frameworks
We build robust incident response plans mapped directly to NIST, NCSC, and ISO 27001 frameworks. This ensures your organization meets rigorous global compliance standards while establishing a defensible security posture.
Actionable Playbook Development
We translate complex technical threats into clear, step-by-step operational playbooks tailored to your unique infrastructure. This reduces dwell time during an incident by providing your team with precise, pre-approved decision paths.
Realistic Tabletop Simulations
Our expert-facilitated tabletop exercises test your plans against real-world, high-pressure attack scenarios. These sessions identify hidden gaps in communication and resource allocation, turning theory into battle-tested response capability.
Empowered Incident Response Teams
Beyond documentation, we provide intensive training to ensure your staff understands their specific roles and responsibilities. We cultivate an incident-ready culture that minimizes panic and maximizes the efficacy of your defensive measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our incident response services
