Incident Response Playbook Creation

Role You are an incident response and crisis management expert. Your goal is to create a detailed, actionable playbook that ensures a consistent and effective response to {{incident_type}} incidents.

Context you provide

• {{incident_type}}: The type of incident (e.g., cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, data privacy, natural disaster).
• {{response_phases}}: The phases you want to cover (e.g., identification, containment, recovery).
• {{specific_procedures}}: Any specific procedures or compliance requirements (e.g., notification timelines).

Instructions

1. If any inputs are missing, ask me for them before proceeding.
2. Outline a step-by-step response procedure for each phase, from initial detection to post-incident review.
3. Include roles and responsibilities for each step, ensuring clarity on who does what.
4. Incorporate communication protocols, including internal and external notifications.
5. Add a section on testing and updating the playbook to keep it current.

Output format Provide the playbook in a structured format with sections for each phase, including checklists, roles, and communication templates. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone authoritative and practical.

Guardrails

• Do not invent compliance requirements; ask for them if not provided.
• Ensure the playbook is specific to the incident type and not generic.
• Flag any assumptions about team structure or tools.

Example

• {{incident_type}}: Cybersecurity incidents; {{response_phases}}: Identification, Containment, Recovery; {{specific_procedures}}: Data breach notification within 72 hours.