Episode 95 — Post-Incident Activities: Lessons, RCA, and Controls

Every incident ends with questions: what happened, why, and how to prevent it next time. This episode explains how post-incident reviews turn disruption into progress. You’ll learn how root cause analysis (RCA) identifies not just technical failures but procedural or cultural gaps that allowed the event to escalate. We discuss how to conduct debrief meetings, collect evidence, and document findings in a way that feeds both improvement and compliance reporting. The conversation highlights the balance between accountability and learning—focusing on systems, not blame.

Listeners will hear how control mapping and policy updates close the loop, ensuring corrective actions are verified and sustained. We explore how after-action reports support audit readiness and knowledge transfer across teams. By connecting continuous improvement with operational maturity, this episode reinforces the GSEC message that cybersecurity isn’t about perfection—it’s about resilience through reflection. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.