What are the key steps in the incident response process within CrowdStrike?

The incident response process is crucial for effectively managing and mitigating security incidents. The correct sequence of key steps is identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.

Beginning with identification, this step involves recognizing and confirming that a security incident has occurred. This is the foundation upon which subsequent actions are built. After identification, containment is essential to limit the impact of the incident by preventing further damage or spread, which often involves isolating affected systems or networks.

The next step, eradication, focuses on removing any malicious elements from the environment, addressing vulnerabilities that were exploited during the incident, and ensuring that the threat is entirely eliminated. Following eradication, recovery becomes necessary. This step involves restoring affected systems to normal operations and ensuring that they are functioning securely and effectively.

Finally, the lessons learned phase allows the organization to analyze the incident in detail, document what happened, and adjust processes and defenses to improve future response efforts. This continuous improvement loop is vital for building a more resilient security posture over time.

Other options, while they may include elements pertinent to incident response, do not encompass the full and structured approach recognized in frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which the CrowdStrike methodology aligns with.