What is Mandiant Incident Response?
Mandiant Incident Response is a service from Google Cloud that supports organizations in responding to cyberattacks. Mandiant’s experts have extensive experience investigating complex cyberattacks worldwide, including nation-state operations and large-scale ransomware campaigns.
The service covers the entire incident response chain: from initial containment through forensic analysis to recovery and environment hardening. Retainer contracts allow response times to be agreed upon in advance.
Core Features
- Rapid response: Experienced incident responders with contractually agreed response times under retainer contracts
- Forensic analysis: Deep investigation of attack vectors, lateral movement, and data exfiltration
- Containment and recovery: Active support in containing ongoing attacks and system recovery
- Lessons learned: Detailed reports with recommendations to prevent future incidents
Typical Use Cases
Ransomware Response
During ransomware attacks, Mandiant assists with assessing the scope, identifying the attack vector, and recovering encrypted systems.
Breach Investigation
After discovered security breaches, Mandiant investigates the entire attack timeline: initial access, lateral movement, persistence, and potential data exfiltration.
Benefits
- Access to experienced incident response experts
- Experience from a wide range of real incidents
- Retainer option for contractually agreed, rapid response times
- Detailed forensic reports for insurance and authorities
Integration with innFactory
As a certified Google Cloud partner, innFactory supports you with Mandiant Incident Response: retainer evaluation, incident response planning, and preparing your organization for the worst case.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mandiant Incident Response?
Mandiant Incident Response is a service that provides rapid support from experienced security experts during cyberattacks. The team helps with containment, investigation, and recovery after security incidents.
How quickly does Mandiant respond to an incident?
Mandiant offers retainer contracts with contractually agreed response times, according to the provider sometimes within around two hours. During an active incident, the team can begin investigation promptly; exact times depend on the selected contract.
What types of incidents does the service cover?
Mandiant Incident Response covers various types of cyber incidents, including ransomware, nation-state attacks, insider threats, business email compromise, and data breaches.
What does Mandiant Incident Response cost?
Costs depend on whether a retainer contract with pre-agreed terms or an on-demand engagement is booked. Specific prices are determined individually after contacting the Mandiant team.
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