A systematic approach to limiting the scope and impact of a security incident by isolating affected systems, restricting access, and preventing further damage or data loss.
Containment strategies for insider threats are more complex than external attacks because they involve trusted individuals with legitimate access. Organizations must balance swift action with legal considerations, employee rights, and business continuity. Ponemon Institute's 2025 research shows that organizations with defined insider threat containment strategies reduce incident costs by an average of $8.1 million when containment occurs within 31 days versus 91+ days. Effective containment may include account suspension, access restriction, device isolation, and evidence preservation while maintaining due process.
The process of securing, protecting, and maintaining the integrity of digital and physical evidence to ensure its admissibility in legal proceedings or internal investigations.
The approach an organization takes to manage and address cyberattacks or security breaches, including insider incidents.