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Security Operations · Foundational

Playbook

A documented or automated set of steps for responding to a specific type of security incident or alert.

Definition

Playbooks define triggers, decision points, actions, roles and escalation for incidents such as phishing, ransomware or account compromise. In SOAR platforms they are executable workflows that orchestrate tools. Playbooks ensure consistent, repeatable response.

Example

A ransomware playbook covering isolation, scoping, backup verification, notification and recovery.

Exam tip

Playbook = what to do for an incident type; runbook = detailed operational procedure steps.

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