Incident Response Plan - Higher Education

Ensure your institution is prepared for information security incidents with this 27-page template, designed to help colleges and universities prepare, detect, respond, and recover effectively. Aligned with NIST SP 800-61, the IRP covers four key phases: Preparation, Detection and Analysis, Containment, Eradication and Recovery, and Post-Incident Review. Tailored for higher education environments, this plan is designed to protect sensitive student, faculty, and institutional data.

Key Features:

• ✅ Defined Organizational Structure with roles for IT, Legal, Student Services, and Communications teams

• ✅ Incident Definitions & Prioritization (Critical to Low), focused on academic and administrative data

• ✅ Step-by-step Process Phases to guide your response

• ✅ Legal & Regulatory Communication Guidelines, including FERPA and other compliance requirements

• ✅ Regular Testing & Maintenance to ensure ongoing readiness

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