Cyber Security Incident Report Example [Edit & Download]

Incident Identification:

• Incident Number: 20250113-001
• Date and Time of Detection: January 13, 2025, 3:15 PM
• Reported By: Jane Smith, IT Security Analyst
• Date and Time of Report: January 13, 2025, 4:00 PM

Incident Description:

• Type of Incident: Network Intrusion
• Description of the Incident: An unauthorized attempt to access the internal network was detected by our intrusion detection system, triggering an automatic alert.
• Systems Affected: Employee data database, internal communication network

Technical Details:

• Source of Attack: IP address 192.168.45.67, suspected to be a proxy
• Method of Attack: Exploitation of an SQL injection vulnerability
• Vulnerabilities Exploited: Outdated server software (SQL Server 2018)
• Entry Points: Public-facing application portal

Immediate Response:

• Initial Actions Taken: Isolation of the affected server, temporary shutdown of the application portal
• Incident Containment Strategies: Implementation of additional network monitoring, increased firewall rules

Impact Analysis:

• Operational Impact: Temporary shutdown of the application portal affected customer access for approximately 2 hours.
• Data Impact: No evidence of data extraction was found, though access was gained.
• Financial Impact: Estimated cost of $5,000 in lost productivity and IT response efforts.
• Reputational Impact: Potential impact assessed as low, provided there is no public knowledge of the incident.

Investigation and Recovery:

• Investigation Team: Led by Tom Harris, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
• Investigation Findings: The attacker used known vulnerabilities that should have been patched.
• Recovery Actions: Patching of vulnerabilities, restoration of the application portal, and strengthened security measures.
• Timeline of Recovery: Full recovery achieved by January 14, 2025, with ongoing monitoring to ensure stability.

Lessons Learned and Future Prevention:

• Summary of Incident: The incident exposed critical vulnerabilities in software maintenance and monitoring.
• Preventative Measures Implemented: Comprehensive review and update of security policies, scheduled regular updates, and patch management.
• Recommendations for Further Action: Continuous security training for IT staff and regular security audits.

Documentation and Evidence:

• Logs and Evidence Collected: Security logs, application logs, firewall logs, and email alerts related to the incident.
• Documentation of Communication: Documentation includes all incident-related communications among IT staff, management notifications, and briefings to the executive team.

Sign-off:

• Compiled By: Jane Smith, IT Security Analyst
• Reviewed By: John Carter, Chief Information Security Officer
• Date of Report Completion: January 15, 2025