US cyber agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) had to develop its incident response playbook during an actual security incident. CISA acknowledged that it missed an opportunity to prepare for the incident by not having a response plan in place beforehand. As a result, the agency was forced to create its plan while responding to the incident, which could have hindered its effectiveness. This lack of preparation highlights the importance of proactive planning in cybersecurity.

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