Most incident response plans hold up until they’re tested by a real breach. That’s when overlooked gaps surface, and the consequences become real.
GuidePoint Security’s new Incident Response Maturity Assessment (IRMA) is designed to surface those gaps before they cause damage. Built specifically for incident readiness, IRMA uses a risk-aligned, lifecycle-based framework to assess how well organizations can prepare for, detect, contain, and recover from cyber threats. Unlike traditional assessments, it focuses exclusively on response capabilities, drawing on industry standards such as NIST and SANS to ground its methodology.
The process begins with a hands-on evaluation of current policies, tools, and workflows. GuidePoint’s experts work directly with key stakeholders to understand how incident response functions in day-to-day operations, not just how it’s documented. This practical lens helps pinpoint real-world issues that may not show up in static audits.
IRMA then benchmarks the organization’s response maturity across each phase of the incident lifecycle, from preparation to post-incident activity, assigning scores that highlight both strengths and gaps. Based on these findings, it delivers a focused improvement roadmap tailored to the organization’s risk profile and operational needs.
The final output is more than a report. It’s a detailed guide for building a stronger, more adaptive response program. Each phase is scored independently to track progress over time, and the findings are prioritized to help teams focus on what matters most. GuidePoint also offers continued support to help implement changes, align with regulatory standards, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
As cyberattacks grow in speed and impact, static or outdated response plans leave organizations vulnerable. IRMA helps bridge the gap between intention and execution, offering clear, contextual insights that drive measurable progress. Security leaders gain not only a maturity score to report up the chain, but also guidance from practitioners with experience in the intelligence community and Fortune 100 environments—bringing both credibility and real-world insight to the process.
