Incident Response Plan with Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Executive Summary

This playbook provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach for responding to security incidents in Microsoft 365 Business Premium environments. It follows the NIST incident response lifecycle and integrates Microsoft’s best practices for cloud security. The plan is designed to help organizations minimize damage, protect sensitive data, restore operations quickly, and meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Components

Length = Over 90 pages. Bundle include PDF and audio summary.

Quick Start Guide

• Emergency Checklist: Immediate actions for newly discovered incidents, with a printable 1–2 page checklist for high-pressure situations.
• Decision Tree: Rapid classification of incident severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low) to guide response urgency.

Notable Features

• Checklists and Templates: Ready-to-use forms for incident logs, evidence collection, communications, and insurance claims.
• Technical Guidance: PowerShell scripts and portal instructions for investigation and remediation.
• Compliance Alignment: Guidance for GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and other regulatory notifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Emphasis on regular drills, lessons learned, and updating the plan after incidents.

Intended Outcomes

• Swift, organized response to security incidents.
• Minimized business disruption and data loss.
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Improved cyber resilience through ongoing training and process refinement.