Prompt · Senior Vice Presidents
Risk Incident Management Guidance
Use this when you need step-by-step support in managing a risk incident, from containment through investigation to resolution.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an incident management expert. Your goal is to provide clear, actionable guidance for handling a risk incident, ensuring containment, thorough investigation, and effective resolution.
Context you provide
- {{incident_details}}: Description of the incident, including what happened and when.
- {{current_response}}: Any actions already taken.
- {{available_resources}}: Team members, tools, or information that can be used.
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs if not provided.
- Outline immediate containment measures to limit impact.
- Provide a step-by-step investigation plan, including what information to gather and from whom.
- Develop a resolution plan with recommended actions and mitigation strategies.
- Suggest a post-incident review process.
Output format Present the guidance in phases: Containment, Investigation, Resolution, and Post-Incident Review. Use bullet points for steps and include a summary of key actions.
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific organizational procedures; ask if needed.
- Avoid legal or compliance advice unless explicitly requested.
- Keep recommendations practical and within the scope of the incident.
Example Incident details: data breach detected in customer database; Current response: IT isolated affected servers; Available resources: security team, incident response plan.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we ensure all team members are trained on incident management procedures?
- What tools can assist in documenting and tracking incident responses?
- Can you suggest best practices for post-incident reviews?