When I first heard about an incident response plan, I assumed it was only necessary for large enterprises. But after experiencing a minor security breach in my own organization, I quickly realised that having a clear, structured plan in place is essential—regardless of size. An incident response plan outlines the steps to follow when a cyber incident occurs, helping to minimise damage, reduce recovery time, and maintain trust. It’s not just about reacting to threats, but being prepared in advance with roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols clearly defined. In my case, not having a predefined response meant confusion, delays, and missed opportunities to contain the incident early. Since then, I’ve learned the value of mapping out scenarios, identifying key assets, and ensuring every team member knows what to do if something goes wrong. I now treat incident response as a continuous process—testing, refining, and updating regularly. It’s one of those things you hope you never need, but when you do, it makes all the difference. If you haven’t created your incident response plan yet, I’d strongly suggest starting now. Being proactive can save not only data, but also reputations and business continuity.