Dos Attack Response plan

1. Why is it critical for an organization to have a DoS attack response plan well before it happens?

2. Use the four steps of the NIST computer security process to write a summary and analysis of each of the steps in a DDoS attack scenario. 

     a. Step 1 - Preparation: What steps would you take to prepare for this type of incident?

     b. Step 2 - Detection and Analysis: Steps you would need to take in order to detect a potential DDoS incident and confirm if the incident is accurate

     c. Step 3 - Containment Eradication and Recovery: What actions do you need to take to contain and recover from a DDoS incident

     d. Step 4 - Post-Incident Activity - Describe the steps you would take post incident

Required pages: 2 - 3