What does IHS mean in CYBER & SECURITY

Incident Handling Standards provides organizations with a framework to detect, analyze and respond quickly to security incidents. IHS is used to ensure the proper management of security incidents and ensure an organization's ability to combat cyber threats. Additionally, IHS can be used as a method of improving an organization's overall security posture.

By implementing the processes outlined in IHS, organizations are better equipped to quickly detect, analyze and respond to potential cyber threats. This helps increase awareness on the part of an organization's staff about the necessary steps for responding to incidents, improving their ability to identify malicious activity more easily. Additionally, by participating in regular drills and analyzing test data from simulated attacks, organizations can become more adept at responding appropriately which reduces vulnerability to attacks.

Yes, there are various elements that should be included when developing effective incident handling processes such as purpose definitions, roles & responsibilities for each phase of incident response such as detection, containment, eradication & recovery; policies & procedures for threat assessment & mitigation; protocols & guidelines outlining accepted escalation paths; communications strategies; and reporting procedures including analysis & recommendations.

Detection is the process of identifying potential threats or system or network compromises before they have been exploited or have caused damage. Detailed monitoring and logging solutions help detect suspicious activities that may indicates an active attack or data breach. Some organizations also use anomaly-based detection tools which monitor for deviations from normal usage patterns that may signify malicious activity.

Containment involves isolating compromised systems or networks from non-compromised components in order to limit the scope of damages caused by malicious actors. It prevents further damage or disruption by temporarily halting access privileges until a resolution has been implemented. Containment also allows analysts time to assess potential harm while reducing exposure time and risk.

Eradication involves actively removing affected components within a system or network - typically malicious actors causing compromise - so as to restore normal operations. Unlike containment which seeks to isolate affected components without immediately addressing the cause for compromise, eradication requires proactive steps towards resolution such as by restoring configurations or searching out malware signatures.

Recovery processes are crucial because they enable organizations to return their systems back into acceptable service levels following a successful attack or data breach. Without properly defined recovery plans organisations may not be able restore critical services in a timely manner thus increasing losses due to downtime.

An effective communication plan should include appropriate contact information between internal teams (such as IT Security teams & Help Desk) as well external parties (such as law enforcement agencies) who need notification when incidents occur. Furthermore measures should be put into place where regular updates on progress are provided so interested stakeholders can track progress with resolution efforts.