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:
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Preparation – Documented processes, trained staff, and continuous monitoring.
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Detection & Analysis – Regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing.
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Containment & Eradication – Immediate actions to stop and mitigate threats.
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Notification & Communication – Transparent customer updates and breach notifications, if required.
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Recovery & Lessons Learned – Remediation, reporting, and process improvements.
📋 Our Incident Response Procedures
1. Preparation
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All employees undergo background checks and cybersecurity awareness training.
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Technical controls are aligned with NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 practices.
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Routine penetration and vulnerability testing is performed.
🔗 Cybersecurity & Compliance Overview
2. Detection & Analysis
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Continuous monitoring of systems, applications, and network activity.
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Vulnerabilities are identified through Fortra VM reports and prioritized based on severity.
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Internal IT and external specialists review findings.
🔗 Vulnerability Management & Remediation Process
3. Containment & Eradication
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Immediate isolation of affected systems or accounts.
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Application of security patches, configuration changes, or system resets.
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Escalation procedures to senior management and technical leadership.
🔗 Cybersecurity Incident & Breach Response Process
4. Notification & Communication
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Affected customers will be notified promptly in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
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Communications include a description of the incident, the type of data involved, and steps taken to mitigate impact.
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Customers receive ongoing updates until full remediation is complete.
🔗 Breach Liability Statement (new article 8/2025)
5. Recovery & Lessons Learned
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Root cause analysis conducted.
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Remediation measures applied and documented.
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Incident formally closed only after validation by leadership.
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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:
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$2M Errors & Omissions (E&O)
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$2M General Liability
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Workers’ Compensation coverage for on-site staff
✅ Key Takeaways for Customers
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You will be notified immediately in the event of a confirmed breach.
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You will receive clear updates, reports, and remediation details.
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You are not expected to carry the burden of a breach caused by eXpress badging®.
📖 Related Documentation
Last updated: 08/2025