How to Build an OT Incident Response Playbook (Step-by-Step)
Every organization that runs industrial control systems will face an OT incident — and when it happens, confusion can turn a small disruption into a crisis. In this video I walk you through a practical, step‑by‑step process to build an actionable OT incident response playbook that protects safety, continuity, and reputation. Learn how to: write a clear purpose and scope (what’s in and out of scope); assemble a cross‑functional response team with defined authorities and escalation triggers; inventory and prioritize controllers, HMIs, network segments and vendor contacts; set detection and safe validation procedures for noisy OT alerts; follow safety‑first containment decision trees and approved segmentation techniques; conduct forensic investigation and phased recovery with change control and vendor engagement; craft prewritten communications for stakeholders, regulators and media; and institutionalize regular tabletop exercises, hands‑on drills and after‑action reviews. Watch to get a concise, usable framework you can start applying today so your teams can act fast, keep people safe, minimize downtime, and protect your operations when seconds count.
#otsecurity #incidentresponse #industrialcontrolsystems