Incident Classification

Definitions

1. The process of categorizing a security event by type, severity, scope, and response pathway so the right teams and procedures are triggered. Common classes include malware, data exposure, insider misuse, account compromise, and service disruption.

   In plain English: Sorting a security incident into the right category so it is handled properly.

   Example: "Incident classification mattered because the legal reporting workflow was different for privacy incidents than for malware cleanup."

Related Terms

• Auto-Escalation
• Cyber Exercise
• File Analysis
• First Responder
• Incident Communication
• Incident Coordination
• Incident Escalation
• Incident Lifecycle
• Incident Recovery
• Incident Report
• Incident Severity
• Post-Incident Review
• Response Plan