A.6.8 Information security event reporting
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A.6.8 Information Security Event Reporting would include:
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Incident Reporting Policy: Documentation of a formal incident reporting policy that outlines the procedures for employees to report information security events and potential incidents promptly.
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Incident Response Team: Evidence of an established incident response team with designated roles and responsibilities to handle reported events effectively.
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Incident Reporting Channels: Proof of multiple incident reporting channels, such as a dedicated email address or hotline, to ensure employees can report events through various means.
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Incident Logging and Tracking: Documentation of a system or tool used to log and track reported incidents, including the date, time, nature of the event, actions taken, and resolution status.
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Incident Severity Classification: Records of the incident severity classification methodology used to prioritize and respond to reported events based on their impact and risk.
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Incident Response Procedures: Evidence of detailed incident response procedures that guide the incident response team in investigating, containing, mitigating, and recovering from security events.
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Incident Analysis and Root Cause: Documentation of post-incident analysis and root cause assessments conducted to understand the cause of the event and prevent recurrence.
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Escalation Procedures: Proof of escalation procedures to higher management or relevant stakeholders for significant or critical security events.
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Incident Communication Plan: Evidence of a communication plan that outlines how and when to communicate with affected parties, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities during and after incidents.
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Incident Reporting Training: Records of training and awareness programs provided to employees on how to recognize and report information security events effectively.
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Incident Trend Analysis: Documentation of regular incident trend analysis to identify patterns, trends, and potential areas of improvement for information security.
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Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Assurance that incident reporting practices comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements related to data breach notification and incident reporting.
By reviewing these pieces of evidence, an auditor can assess whether the organization has established an effective incident reporting and response mechanism. The goal is to ensure that information security events are promptly reported, appropriately managed, and mitigated to minimize the impact on the organization's information assets and operations