One common mistake people make about incident response is thinking it’s just about dealing with problems when they happen.

Many picture it like firefighters arriving after a fire has started.

But incident response is actually much more about being prepared.

It’s about getting ready for possible threats, taking steps to stop them before they happen, and having a good plan for when issues do come up.

Another wrong idea is that only the IT department is responsible for incident response.

Sure, the IT team plays a big role, but every part of a company needs to work together.

From HR to legal to communications, everyone has a part to play.

If one department doesn’t join in, it can create gaps that make the situation worse.

Some people also think that once an incident response plan is made, it’s fixed forever.

That’s not true! The world of cybersecurity is always changing, so your response plan needs to change too.

It’s important to update your plan and practice what to do regularly.

This helps everyone be ready and keeps your plan up to date with current threats.

Lastly, some believe incident response is just about using technology.

While tools and systems are important, the human side of things is just as crucial.

This includes training, staying aware, and how well team members work together.

In short, incident response is more than just putting out fires.

It’s a complete approach that requires being ready, working together, always improving, and knowing that technology alone can’t fix everything.

If we ignore these important pieces, organizations can be left vulnerable when something goes wrong.