At One Stop IT, we’ve seen it time and time again—breaches don’t announce themselves. They don’t wait for a convenient time. And they certainly don’t care if you’re “figuring things out on the fly.” That’s why we build Incident Response Plans (IRPs) for our clients long before a breach ever makes headlines.

Because in the middle of a cyber incident, clarity matters. And panic isn’t a plan.

Structure in the Storm

A basic IRP doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the simpler it is to follow, the better it holds up under pressure. At its core, an IRP answers one essential question: Who does what when things go wrong?

From determining responsibility to knowing who needs to be notified and when, a solid IRP replaces chaos with coordination.

The 4-Step IRP Framework We Recommend

We help clients focus on a streamlined, effective response:

Contain – Isolate the issue fast to prevent spread.

Investigate – Understand what happened and what systems were affected.

Notify – Communicate with key stakeholders and (if needed) legal/regulatory bodies.

Recover – Safely restore systems and tighten protections for the future.

This isn’t theory—it’s field-tested. We provide the templates and checklists. You provide the team.

Why It’s More Than a Document

Building a response plan isn’t just about compliance—it’s about confidence. It’s knowing your staff won’t freeze when alerts start going off. It’s having answers ready before questions pile up.

And most importantly? It’s rehearsed. Our tabletop exercises let you walk through the plan in a no-risk environment, so your first real breach response isn’t also your first time reading the playbook.

Start Small. Start Now.

If you’re not sure where to begin, we’ll guide you through your first IRP—step by step. From defining roles to customizing response templates, we make sure your plan reflects your business, your team, and your actual risk landscape.

When things go wrong, the businesses that respond best aren’t the ones with the most tools. They’re the ones with a plan.

Let’s build yours. Visit thinkonestop.com or contact us to get started.