About Tasks

A Task represents a specific action item or responsibility created during an incident or investigation. Tasks are used to delegate actions to analysts, ensuring efficient coordination and tracking of activities during the Incident Response (IR) process. Proper documentation and assignment of tasks ensure streamlined investigations and effective resolution of incidents.

Task Database Fields

Tasks contain the following fields:

• Task
  • The title or brief summary of the task, describing the specific action or responsibility to be completed.
• Assigned To
  • Links to the Notion user responsible for completing the task. This ensures clear ownership and accountability.
• Description
  • A detailed description of the task, providing additional context, instructions, or objectives related to the investigation.
• Status
  • Indicates the current progress of the task. Possible values are:
    • Not Started (default status when a task is created)
    • In Progress
    • Blocked
    • Cancelled
    • Done
• Due
  • The task's due date, providing a clear deadline for completion.
• Parent Incident
  • Links to the associated incident in the Incident Database. This establishes a relationship between the task and the relevant incident, ensuring tasks are directly tied to the investigation process.

The Task Database plays a critical role in the Incident Response workflow, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined, delegated, and tracked, enabling an effective and organized approach to resolving security incidents.