Comprehensive Incident Response & Breach Notification Procedures

This article consolidates our incident response and breach notification processes into a single reference, aligned with industry standards and backed by our published Knowledge Base documentation.

Audience: Customers, security officers, compliance auditors
Prerequisites: None


🛡️ Overview

eXpress badging® is committed to safeguarding customer data and ensuring that any potential security incident is handled with speed, transparency, and accountability. Our incident response framework is built around:

  1. Preparation – Documented processes, trained staff, and continuous monitoring.

  2. Detection & Analysis – Regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing.

  3. Containment & Eradication – Immediate actions to stop and mitigate threats.

  4. Notification & Communication – Transparent customer updates and breach notifications, if required.

  5. Recovery & Lessons Learned – Remediation, reporting, and process improvements.


📋 Our Incident Response Procedures

1. Preparation

  • All employees undergo background checks and cybersecurity awareness training.

  • Technical controls are aligned with NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 practices.

  • Routine penetration and vulnerability testing is performed.
    🔗 Cybersecurity & Compliance Overview


2. Detection & Analysis

  • Continuous monitoring of systems, applications, and network activity.

  • Vulnerabilities are identified through Fortra VM reports and prioritized based on severity.

  • Internal IT and external specialists review findings.
    🔗 Vulnerability Management & Remediation Process


3. Containment & Eradication

  • Immediate isolation of affected systems or accounts.

  • Application of security patches, configuration changes, or system resets.

  • Escalation procedures to senior management and technical leadership.
    🔗 Cybersecurity Incident & Breach Response Process


4. Notification & Communication

  • Affected customers will be  notified promptly in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations.

  • Communications include a description of the incident, the type of data involved, and steps taken to mitigate impact.

  • Customers receive ongoing updates until full remediation is complete.
    🔗 Breach Liability Statement (new article 8/2025)


5. Recovery & Lessons Learned

  • Root cause analysis conducted.

  • Remediation measures applied and documented.

  • Incident formally closed only after validation by leadership.

  • Policy and process updates issued based on findings.


📜 Breach Liability & Customer Protection

eXpress badging® acknowledges sole liability for breaches directly arising from our systems, services, or personnel, subject to the terms of executed agreements. This accountability is backed by corporate insurance programs, including:

  • $2M Errors & Omissions (E&O)

  • $2M General Liability

  • Workers’ Compensation coverage for on-site staff

🔗 Breach Liability Statement


✅ Key Takeaways for Customers

  • You will be notified immediately in the event of a confirmed breach.

  • You will receive clear updates, reports, and remediation details.

  • You are not expected to carry the burden of a breach caused by eXpress badging®.


📖 Related Documentation


Last updated: 08/2025