Network Security Threat Prioritization Template

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Ensure your network's security by effectively prioritizing and addressing the most critical threats. This template uses the Quadrants method to help you identify, classify, and manage network security threats based on urgency and importance.

By following this step-by-step guide, you can safeguard your network by resolving immediate high-risk threats, developing long-term solutions, and continuously monitoring for new threats.

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Proposed Tasks

High Risk, Immediate Action

  • Task 1 due in 1 day: Identify Active Threats
    ☐ Scan network for active threats ☐ Document identified threats ☐ Classify threats based on severity
  • Task 3 due in 2 days: Resolve Immediate High-Risk Threats
    ☐ Apply patches or updates ☐ Isolate affected systems ☐ Remove or neutralize threats
  • Task 2 due in 1 week: Prioritize Identified Threats
    ☐ Rank threats based on potential damage ☐ Assign priority levels

High Risk, Planned Action

  • Task 8 due in 1 week: Implement New Security Measures
    ☐ Research new security measures ☐ Test new measures ☐ Implement new measures
  • Task 4 due in 2 weeks: Develop Long-Term Solutions for High-Risk Threats
    ☐ Research solutions ☐ Test solutions in controlled environment ☐ Deploy solutions
  • Task 6 due in 2 weeks: Train Staff on Threat Awareness
    ☐ Develop training materials ☐ Conduct training sessions ☐ Gather feedback

Low Risk, Immediate Action

  • Task 5 due in 3 days: Monitor Network for New Threats
    ☐ Regularly scan network ☐ Keep threat database updated

Low Risk, Planned Action

  • Task 9 due in 2 weeks: Audit Network Security
    ☐ Conduct internal audit ☐ Address identified issues ☐ Document changes
  • Task 7 due in 1 month: Review and Update Security Policies
    ☐ Review existing policies ☐ Update policies based on new threats ☐ Communicate changes to all staff
  • Task 10 due in 1 month: Conduct External Security Audit
    ☐ Hire external auditor ☐ Address identified issues ☐ Document changes