During the recovery phase of a major data breach incident, the security team has restored critical systems from backups and verified data integrity. What is the BEST next step to take before returning systems to production?
Update the incident status in the tracking system
Document recovery actions taken in the incident report
Apply security configurations and patches or updates that were missing before the incident
The correct answer is to apply security configurations and patches or updates that were missing before the incident. This step is crucial in the recovery process because returning systems to production without addressing the original vulnerability would likely result in a recurring breach.
While documenting the recovery actions taken is important, it can be completed after systems are secure and operational. Updating the incident status would be premature without ensuring the vulnerability is addressed. Restoring user access at this stage could potentially re-expose the system to threats if the original vulnerability hasn't been patched. The application of security patches addresses the root cause of the incident and helps prevent similar incidents in the future, making it the most critical next step in the recovery process.
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