CIRP (Cyber Incident Response Planning) & CIE (Cyber Incident Exercise/Testing)

As NCSC Assured Service Providers for Cyber Incident Exercising, we help organisations build and test robust Cyber Incident Response Plans that stand up to real-world threats. A well-prepared CIRP ensures your business can respond swiftly and effectively to cyber incidents, protecting operations, data, and reputation.

Cyber Incident Response Planning

Cyber Incident Response Planning is the process of developing a structured, organisation-wide approach to managing cybersecurity incidents. It defines clear roles, responsibilities, and communication channels to ensure swift and coordinated action when an incident occurs. 

A well-crafted CIRP minimises disruption, protects critical assets, and supports regulatory compliance.

Cyber Incident Exercising

Cyber Incident Exercising involves simulating realistic cyber attack scenarios to test the effectiveness of your CIRP and the readiness of your response team. These exercises, such as tabletop simulations, help identify gaps, improve coordination, and build confidence across departments. As NCSC Assured Service Providers, we deliver exercises that reflect real-world threats and drive continuous improvement.

What’s Covered

• NCSC Assured Service
• A tailored Cyber Incident Response Plan
• Identification and definition of team roles
• Clear escalation paths and communication protocols
• Template supporting documents
• Custom-designed tabletop exercises
• Debriefs and lessons learned for continuous improvement

How we can help

 Developing a Cyber Incident Response Plan is not solely the responsibility of IT or cyber security teams. It requires collaboration across departments to ensure that every aspect of an incident is managed effectively, from technical containment to legal obligations and stakeholder communication.

We support you in building a Cyber Incident Response Team that reflects your organisation’s structure, typically including representatives from:

• Senior Management
• Data Protection
• IT and IT Security
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Operations
• Marketing and Communications

Once your CIRP is in place, we help you test and refine it through Cyber Incident Exercising. These exercises simulate realistic scenarios to assess your team’s readiness, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence in your response. 

As NCSC Assured Service Providers for Cyber Incident Exercising, we ensure your organisation is not only prepared but resilient.

Service delivered in partnership with Evolve North.