Key Components to Build :

Playbook Engine: Stores and executes response procedures as code. Each playbook defines triggers (what security events activate it), conditions (when to execute specific actions), and actions (what to do). Think of playbooks as recipes—standardized procedures that produce consistent results.

Response Coordinator: Receives security events, evaluates which playbooks apply, checks prerequisites, and orchestrates execution. It manages the state machine that transitions incidents from detection through analysis, containment, and recovery.

Action Executors: Implement specific response actions—network isolation, account suspension, IP blocking, alert generation, evidence collection. Each executor knows how to safely perform one action and report results.

Audit Logger: Records every action taken during incident response, creating an immutable chain of custody for forensic analysis and compliance requirements.