Introduction

An effective Incident Response Plan (IRP) is critical for minimizing the impact of cybersecurity events. Whether it’s ransomware, insider threats, or data breaches, having a structured and rehearsed plan ensures your team can respond quickly and effectively.

This precision-crafted Perplexity prompt helps your organization instantly generate a comprehensive, ISO 27001-aligned Incident Response Plan that covers everything from classification to escalation, communication, and continuity. It’s a game-changer for organizations preparing for compliance, client assurance, or simply building cyber resilience.

Incident Response Plan Prompt

Prompt:

“Perplexity, generate an incident response plan that includes incident categories, escalation matrix, communication procedures, roles/responsibilities, and linkage to business continuity.”

What This Prompt Delivers

This Perplexity prompt enables your team to instantly create a structured IRP with clear sections, including:

• Incident Categories – Clear definitions of security incidents (e.g., malware, phishing, data leakage, insider threats).
• Escalation Matrix – Criteria for prioritizing incidents by severity, impact, and response time.
• Communication Procedures – Internal and external communication flows, including regulatory notifications and stakeholder updates.
• Roles and Responsibilities – Defines the incident response team, including the CISO, IT, Legal, and PR functions.
• Linkage to Business Continuity – Ensures alignment with your Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans for minimal operational disruption.

Why an Incident Response Plan Matters

A documented and tested Incident Response Plan is essential for:

✅ Limiting Damage – Faster containment reduces data loss and operational downtime.
✅ Ensuring Accountability – Everyone knows their role during a crisis.
✅ Meeting Compliance – Required by ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and other frameworks.
✅ Improving Recovery – Strong coordination helps restore systems swiftly and securely.
✅ Demonstrating Readiness – Builds trust with clients, regulators, and insurers.

How It Helps Your ISO 27001 Compliance

Annex A.16 of ISO 27001:2022 outlines key requirements for Information Security Incident Management, including:

• A.16.1.1 – Responsibilities and procedures
• A.16.1.2 – Reporting information security events
• A.16.1.3 – Reporting security weaknesses
• A.16.1.5 – Response to information security incidents
• A.16.1.7 – Collection of evidence

This Perplexity prompt aligns perfectly with those controls and gives your organization a fast, effective starting point for compliance.

Accelerate Your Cyber Readiness with AI

Instead of starting from scratch, use this smart prompt to produce a customizable, audit-ready Incident Response Plan in minutes. It’s ideal for security teams, IT managers, or compliance leads under pressure to deliver results.

You can also expand on this plan by using AI-enhanced prompts for:

• Risk Register Creation
• Business Impact Analysis
• Cybersecurity Awareness Policies
• Disaster Recovery Testing Plans

Need Help with ISO 27001?

At Canadian Cyber, we’re building a growing library of AI-enhanced ISO 27001 tools and templates to support fast, effective compliance. Whether you’re handling internal audits or preparing for certification, our resources are built for clarity, speed, and audit readiness.

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