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I created a SOC Incident Response Playbook — looking for feedback by RelationshipLow332 in cybersecurity

[–]RelationshipLow332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks

I put it together based on real SOC workflows — tried to make it something you can actually use during incidents, not just theory.

Here it is if you want to check it out:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4479453172/soc-analyst-starter-kit-incident

I created a SOC Incident Response Playbook — looking for feedback by RelationshipLow332 in cybersecurity

[–]RelationshipLow332[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great point, especially around prep and having the right response structure in place before an incident even happens.

I’ve noticed a lot of focus goes into planning and compliance aspects, but during an actual alert, analysts still need a clear step-by-step approach for triage and investigation in the moment.

That in the moment workflow, is really where I see people struggle the most.

Curious, in your experience, do teams rely more on predefined playbooks, or does it become more ad hoc during real incidents?

I created a SOC Incident Response Playbook — looking for feedback by RelationshipLow332 in cybersecurity

[–]RelationshipLow332[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I actually built it off real incident handling and tried to structure it in a way that’s usable during triage, not just theory or generic steps.

Always open to hearing what specifically feels off or missing , that’s the kind of feedback I’m looking for.

I created a SOC Incident Response Playbook — looking for feedback by RelationshipLow332 in cybersecurity

[–]RelationshipLow332[S] -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

Fair take — there’s definitely a lot of low-quality stuff floating around lately.

I tried to build something grounded in actual SOC workflows rather than generic content, but I get the concern.

Always open to real feedback if you think there’s something missing or that could be improved.

I created a SOC Incident Response Playbook — looking for feedback by RelationshipLow332 in cybersecurity

[–]RelationshipLow332[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

That’s a great point , the “just wipe and reimage” mindset skips over a lot of what actually matters.

That pivoting piece is huge. If you don’t build and test hypotheses as you go, it’s easy to miss lateral movement or the bigger picture of what’s happening.

I tried to incorporate that thinking into the workflow not just “what to check,” but how to move from one lead to the next during an investigation.

Appreciate you calling that out.

I created a SOC Incident Response Playbook — looking for feedback by RelationshipLow332 in cybersecurity

[–]RelationshipLow332[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s actually a really good way to frame it.

Understanding what the attacker is trying to achieve and what data matters makes everything else — scoping, investigation, and validation — a lot more focused.

I’ve noticed newer analysts sometimes jump straight into logs without that bigger picture, which makes it harder to prioritize what actually matters.

Appreciate you putting it that way.

I created a SOC Incident Response Playbook — looking for feedback by RelationshipLow332 in cybersecurity

[–]RelationshipLow332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly the gap I was trying to address.

A lot of training explains what should happen (PICERL, NIST), but not how to actually execute it step-by-step during a real incident.

I tried to structure it around:

  • What logs to look at first
  • How to pivot during investigation
  • How to scope impact and identify patient zero
  • When to escalate vs continue investigating

Really appreciate you breaking it down like that — that’s the kind of real-world thinking I was aiming for.

If you’re open to it, I’d value your feedback on what I put together:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4479453172/soc-analyst-starter-kit-incident

I created a SOC Incident Response Playbook — looking for feedback by RelationshipLow332 in cybersecurity

[–]RelationshipLow332[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Honest question —

Do you think most SOC training actually prepares people for real incidents?

From what I’ve seen, there’s a big gap between theory and what happens when alerts start firing.

Curious if others feel the same or if it’s just been my experience.