Playbook

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. A documented set of step-by-step actions for handling a specific type of security event, threat, or operational scenario. Playbooks help responders move faster and more consistently by predefining decisions, data sources, communications, and containment actions for common cases.

    In plain English: A step-by-step response guide for a specific security situation.

    Example: "The ransomware playbook specified who could isolate servers, how to preserve evidence, and when legal had to be notified."

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