RS.MA-03 categorizes incidents—such as ransomware or data breaches—and prioritizes them based on scope, impact, and urgency, balancing rapid recovery with investigation needs. This detailed review assigns incidents to specific response strategies, ensuring appropriate resource allocation. It organizes chaos into actionable steps.

This subcategory aligns response efforts with organizational priorities, focusing on high-impact events while preserving evidence where needed. It supports strategic decision-making by classifying incidents systematically. RS.MA-03 optimizes the response process for efficiency and effectiveness.