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The Incident Response Plan Template

A structured incident response plan template covering DORA classification, escalation, and reporting requirements. Includes timeline templates and communication guides.

Designed for financial institutions implementing DORA Articles 17-23. This template covers everything from initial detection to final reporting — including the mandatory 4-hour, 72-hour, and 1-month notification windows.

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Used by compliance teams across Europe
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What's inside

Everything you need to get compliant.

Incident Classification Matrix — severity taxonomy aligned with DORA Art. 18 criteria
Escalation Procedures — role-based escalation paths with contact templates
4-Hour Initial Notification template — Art. 19(4) compliant first report format
72-Hour Intermediate Report template — structured update format with root cause analysis
1-Month Final Report template — comprehensive incident documentation format
Communication Templates — internal and external stakeholder notification scripts
Post-Incident Review process — lessons learned and remediation tracking
Incident Response Playbooks — scenario-based response guides for common ICT failures

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this incident response plan template free?

Yes, completely free. We created this template to help compliance teams meet DORA incident reporting requirements efficiently. Download instantly after entering your email.

Does this cover DORA reporting timelines?

Yes. The template includes all three DORA reporting windows: initial notification within 4 hours, intermediate report within 72 hours, and final report within 1 month of incident classification.

Can I use this for non-DORA incidents?

Absolutely. While designed for DORA compliance, the incident response framework works for any ICT incident management process and aligns with ISO 27001 and ITIL best practices.

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