Assessment and decision on information security events
The organization should assess information security events and decide if they are to be categorized as information security incidents.
Purpose
To ensure consistent evaluation and appropriate response to security events.
Implementation Guidance
Define criteria for classifying events as incidents
Establish triage procedures for security events
Document decision-making processes and outcomes
Maintain logs of all security events and assessments
Train personnel on event classification
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