Post-Attack Recovery Procedures

Recovery begins while attacks continue, preparing for rapid restoration once threats subside. Monitor attack intensity to identify when mitigation can safely reduce. Gradually relax filtering rules while watching for attack resurgence. Plan phased service restoration to prevent overwhelming recovered systems.

Service validation ensures full functionality before declaring incidents resolved. Test all critical functions including user authentication, transaction processing, and API operations. Verify that mitigation measures haven't broken legitimate functionality. Check integration points with partner systems. Comprehensive testing prevents premature incident closure.

Cleanup activities remove temporary configurations implemented during attacks. Disable emergency rate limits that might impact normal operations. Remove temporary firewall rules that block legitimate traffic. Restore full monitoring configurations reduced during attacks. Document all changes made during response for future reference.

Financial reconciliation addresses attack-related costs and potential reimbursements. Calculate bandwidth overages, emergency scaling costs, and professional service fees. Submit claims to DDoS protection services offering cost protection. Document all expenses for insurance claims. Work with finance teams on budget adjustments for unexpected costs.