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title: How to Build a Robust Incident Response Capability for Financial Institutions
description: How to Build a Robust Incident Response Capability for Financial Institutions
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# How to Build a Robust Incident Response Capability for Financial Institutions

[By Michelle Drolet](https://blog.towerwall.com/author/towerwall2020)

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August 17, 2018

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Our own Michelle Drolet will be discusses the need for developing a solid Incident Response Program and doing Tabletop exercise throughout the year. An Incident Response Plan (IRP) will ensure information security incidents, once identified, will be handled and communicated appropriately. Consistency of how incidents are handled and communicated is paramount to a successful incident response.

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