Templates
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Templates for incident response documentation. Copy these when needed.
These are working documents, not reference reading:
- use a template when you need to create a new incident record or post-mortem
- use a runbook when you need scenario-specific response steps
- use the policy pages when you need process, roles, or communication expectations
Review these templates before your first incident. Familiarize yourself with the structure so you're not learning the format during an emergency. Consider running a tabletop exercise to practice filling them out.
Available Templates
| Template | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Incident Log Template | Copy when declaring an incident |
| Post-Mortem Template | Copy after resolving a significant incident (P1-P3) |
| Runbook Template | Copy when creating a new scenario-specific runbook |
Examples
| Example | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Example Incident Log | Shows a filled-out incident log for reference |
| Example Post-Mortem | Shows a filled-out post-mortem for reference |
For communication guidance and examples, see Communications.
Runbook Template
See Runbooks for the runbook template and existing runbooks.
See Incident Response Policy for the full response process.