Detection & response playbooks¶

Playbooks bridge the gap between abstract policy and real-world action. They answer: “What do we do when this happens?”

Types of playbooks¶

• Detection playbooks: Queries, rules, and triggers for identifying suspicious activity.

• Response playbooks: Step-by-step procedures for investigation, containment, and recovery.

• Escalation playbooks: Who to call, how, and when.

Format¶

Each playbook is structured for speed:

• Trigger: What kicks this off?

• Steps: Who does what, in what order.

• Decision points: How to choose between containment, escalation, or monitoring.

• Tools: Queries, scripts, dashboards ready to run.

Playbooks are designed to be tested in exercises and updated with each iteration.