# Incident Escalation Matrix Template

| Severity | Example trigger | Incident lead | Executive escalation | Legal / privacy | Communications | Technical containment authority | Update cadence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEV-1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| SEV-2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| SEV-3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| SEV-4 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

## Out-of-band channel

## External responders / counsel

## Regulatory / contractual triggers