Episode 36 — Preparing for Incident Response: readiness steps that prevent chaos later
This episode introduces incident response readiness as deliberate preparation that keeps you from improvising under pressure, and GSOM frequently tests these fundamentals because they determine whether investigations are credible and containment is controlled. You will define readiness in practical terms: having clear roles, access, evidence handling practices, logging retention, and escalation paths before the first major event, so the SOC can move fast without breaking trust or losing data. We will discuss why prebuilt playbooks matter, not as rigid scripts, but as shared decision frameworks that reduce confusion around who approves isolation actions, when legal or HR should be notified, and how to preserve critical business functions. Troubleshooting scenarios include discovering during an incident that logs are missing, credentials are unavailable, or ownership is unclear, with best practices for readiness audits, tabletop validation, and continuous updates as systems and org structures change. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
