Communication Plan
Communication Plan: A predefined plan for who communicates what, when, and through which channel during security work. Roles, decision authority, evidence, communication, and timing should be defined before an incident occurs.
How it works and where it fits
Communication Plan belongs to a prepared workflow for handling security-relevant events. A technical signal becomes a substantiated incident only through triage, context, and assessment. Roles, decision authority, escalation paths, and stopping conditions should therefore be agreed in advance so actions remain consistent under time pressure.
Practical security relevance
Execution must balance rapid containment with careful evidence preservation. Actions should not unnecessarily destroy important traces or disrupt business operations without control. Timelines, decisions, and changes are documented; after recovery, root causes, identified gaps, and lessons learned feed back into controls, detection logic, and response plans.
Related concepts
- Incident ResponseIncident ResponseA structured process for the preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and post-incident review regarding security incidents.: A structured process for the preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and post-incident review regarding security incidents.
- Escalation PathEscalation PathA defined route for transferring a security issue to the appropriate authority or expertise level.: A defined route for transferring a security issue to the appropriate authority or expertise level.
- ResponsibilityResponsibilityAn explicitly assigned obligation to make, perform, or verify a security decision or task.: An explicitly assigned obligation to make, perform, or verify a security decision or task.
- Rules of EngagementRules of EngagementBinding rules that define authorization, boundaries, communication, and stop conditions for a security test.: Binding rules that define authorization, boundaries, communication, and stop conditions for a security test.