Does your organization have a process to categorize security incidents by type (e.g., data breach, ransomware, DDoS, account compromise)?

Categorizing security incidents by type enables organizations to apply appropriate response procedures, allocate resources efficiently, and identify patterns or trends in security events. For example, a data breach requires different response actions than a DDoS attack, and categorization ensures the right teams and procedures are activated. Evidence of fulfillment could include a documented incident classification taxonomy or matrix showing different incident types with their definitions, severity levels, and required response actions. This could be part of a larger incident response plan or a standalone classification document used by the security operations team.