Threat Hunting and Incident Response Playbooks

Threat Hunting and Incident Response Playbooks Threat hunting and incident response work best when teams use clear playbooks. A playbook is a ready-made set of steps to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. It helps people act quickly and consistently, even under pressure. A good playbook states who does what, when to act, and how to document results. A solid playbook has a simple structure. Start with scope and goals, add roles and contact points, list detection triggers, and outline triage steps. Include containment and eradication actions, then guidance on evidence collection and logging. Add recovery steps and a plan for communication with stakeholders. Finish with a post-incident review process to capture lessons learned. ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words