The key to effective incident response is good planning and preparation. Having a robust incident response plan in place with clear responsibilities for specific team members will allow your organization to respond quickly, and take immediate, decisive action to reduce the impact of different types of cyber incidents. A proactive approach which includes a structured plan set in place before a cyber incident occurs will ensure that your organization is more able to recover, even in the event of a serious cyber incident. Another important aspect of effective incident response is ensuring that you have a good security partner.