In Nepal, incident response is currently quite traditional and often relies on manual intervention. When a security breach happens, such as a ransomware attack or a banking system glitch, the primary reaction is to isolate the affected systems and call in IT support or the police Cyber Bureau to investigate after the damage is done. Most organizations do not have automated “playbooks” that instantly guide them on what to do, leading to panic and longer downtimes while they try to figure out the source of the problem.

The global trend for 2025 has moved toward automated resilience. Companies are using Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) tools that can react to an attack in milliseconds without human help. For example, if a user clicks a malicious link, the system automatically locks their account and isolates their laptop before the virus spreads. The focus is no longer just on stopping the hacker but on keeping the business running smoothly while the fight happens in the background.

A major shift globally is also the inclusion of legal and public relations teams in the response plan. Because new laws require companies to report breaches very quickly, modern incident response is as much about managing the company’s reputation and legal liability as it is about fixing the computers. In Nepal, this aspect is often overlooked until the news leaks to the public, causing unnecessary brand damage.