RS.MA-02 involves triaging and validating incident reports to confirm their cybersecurity relevance and need for response, applying severity criteria to prioritize action. This preliminary review filters out non-issues, ensuring resources focus on genuine threats like breaches or malware. It streamlines the initial handling of reported events.

This subcategory enhances efficiency by quickly assessing incident legitimacy, aligning efforts with risk priorities. It provides a clear entry point for response, reducing delays in addressing critical incidents. RS.MA-02 ensures that only validated threats proceed to deeper management.