INCIDENT RESPONSE: Overview

Incident Management & Response

Act quickly, improve coordination, and recover faster during high-impact events.

Trusted by Thousands of Organizations Worldwide

Go From Chaos to Coordinated Response in Minutes

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Shorten the Gap Between Incident and Action
Create and customize response plans in advance with AI-assisted templates, so your team is ready to respond immediately.
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Maintain Control From Anywhere
Access and execute response plans on any device, so your teams can take action—whether in the field or behind the scenes.
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Enable Cross-Functional Coordination
Empower partners like HR, IT, and Ops to act fast with easy-to-use tools that require little to no training.
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Strengthen Operational Resilience
Build a culture of preparedness with standardized response workflows, detailed after-action reports, and plans that get sharper with every incident.

Bring Every Moving Piece Into One Common Operating Picture

From the first alert to the final after-action review, give team members a clear role, real-time visibility, and the tools to execute without hesitation.

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AI-Assisted Planning & Instant Deployment
Leverage AI to build thorough response templates faster than ever, so your team can deploy a complete plan the moment an incident strikes.
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Custom Task Assignment
Build incident-specific task lists and assign clear ownership across departments to ensure nothing gets missed.
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Dynamic Impact Area Monitoring
Geofence affected zones, monitor at-risk people and assets in real time, and see related threats on the map for full situational awareness.
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Actionable Post-Incident Reporting
Capture key actions and outcomes to identify process gaps, demonstrate compliance, and improve future response efforts.

Full Features and Capabilities

Incident Response features
  • Response plan importer Tooltip Icon
    Response plan importer
    Upload an existing response plan and use AI mapping technology to generate a template draft.
  • AI Plan Builder Tooltip Icon
    AI Plan Builder
    Use built-in generative AI to build plans from scratch or refine existing templates.
  • Response plan templates Tooltip Icon
    Response plan templates
    Deploy responses with templated plans for any incident type.
  • Resource repository Tooltip Icon
    Resource repository
    Upload important documents to Incident Pages or tasks.
  • Centralized incident tracking Tooltip Icon
    Centralized incident tracking
    Customize tasks lists and workflows to respond to incidents.
  • Task list management Tooltip Icon
    Task list management
    Assign tasks, set reminders, and collaborate with team members.
  • Communication with response team and impacted employees Tooltip Icon
    Communication with response team and impacted employees
    Notify impacted employees through the right channels.
  • Impact-based geofencing Tooltip Icon
    Impact-based geofencing
    Define custom impact areas to monitor people and assets.
  • Threat response workflow Tooltip Icon
    Threat response workflow
    Create an Incident Page from any threat card.
  • Incident role and ownership access level Tooltip Icon
    Incident role and ownership access level
    Designate permissions for the right team members.
  • Post-incident reporting Tooltip Icon
    Post-incident reporting
    Report on actions taken for compliance and audit trails.
  • Mobile response plans Tooltip Icon
    Mobile response plans
    Access playbooks and task lists from any device.
Platform-wide capabilities
  • Visual Intelligence Tooltip Icon
    Visual Intelligence
    A high-performance map with flexible geofencing, custom views, pre-loaded data layers, import third-party or custom-built data layers.
  • API access for customization Tooltip Icon
  • Platform integrations Tooltip Icon
    Platform integrations
    Integrate with other systems like security, BCP, TMS.
  • Full-featured mobile app Tooltip Icon
    Full-featured mobile app
    Mobile for admins and employees (iOS and Android apps).
  • Customizable admin roles and access settings Tooltip Icon
  • Simplified data syncing with HRIS Tooltip Icon
    Simplified data syncing with HRIS
    Automatically sync your people data via Active Directory, CSV files, or SFT.
  • Dynamic groups Tooltip Icon
    Dynamic groups
    Automate user group creation and updates to ensure data integrity.
  • Single Sign-On with Automated User Provisioning Tooltip Icon
    Single Sign-On with Automated User Provisioning
    Leverage your existing user authentication process and manage your users through Azure AD or Okta.
  • In-platform data masking Tooltip Icon
    In-platform data masking
    Mask sensitive personal data within the platform for specific admin levels.
  • GDPR, CCPA, SOC2 Type 2, ISO 27001 compliance Tooltip Icon
  • Enterprise-level data encryption Tooltip Icon
  • Dedicated success team Tooltip Icon
    Dedicated success team
    24/7 live, world-class support. Get answers fast with an average response time under 10 minutes.
  • Ongoing enablement and insights Tooltip Icon
    Ongoing enablement and insights
    Access to training resources, best practices, AlertMedia Academy courses, and AlertMedia Exchange customer forum.
  • Analytics Tooltip Icon
    Analytics
    AI-powered dashboards that help you explore AlertMedia data, measure program performance, and identify trends across your safety, communications, and
    response operations.
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“Whether in a drill or real emergency, AlertMedia helps us streamline operations and maintain accountability.”
Speaker Brandon Spurlock Oshkosh
Brandon Spurlock,
Head of Security at Oshkosh

AlertMedia Works Seamlessly With Your Systems

Easily connect with your existing systems and solutions for a fast, reliable response.

Fusion
Integrate with risk platforms to centralize threat insights, streamline response workflows, and improve organizational resilience.
Rockdove
Integrate with risk platforms to centralize threat insights, streamline response workflows, and improve organizational resilience.
Ontic
Integrate with risk platforms to centralize threat insights, streamline response workflows, and improve organizational resilience.
SAP Concur
Ingest travel itineraries and real-time location data from booking tools to monitor and support employees on the move.
Navan
Ingest travel itineraries and real-time location data from booking tools to monitor and support employees on the move.
Oracle PeopleSoft
Sync employee contact data from HRIS and identity tools to ensure accurate, real-time targeting and delivery of critical communications.
Egencia
Ingest travel itineraries and real-time location data from booking tools to monitor and support employees on the move.
AMEX GPT
Ingest travel itineraries and real-time location data from booking tools to monitor and support employees on the move.
Fox World Travel
Ingest travel itineraries and real-time location data from booking tools to monitor and support employees on the move.
International SOS
Pair with AlertMedia to enhance your travel risk program with global medical and security support services.
BCD
Ingest travel itineraries and real-time location data from booking tools to monitor and support employees on the move.
Traxo
Ingest travel itineraries and real-time location data from booking tools to monitor and support employees on the move.
LenelS2
Connect access control systems to automate alerts based on badge activity and gain greater context during physical security events.
Genetec
Connect access control systems to automate alerts based on badge activity and gain greater context during physical security events.
Workday
Sync employee contact data from HRIS and identity tools to ensure accurate, real-time targeting and delivery of critical communications.
Azure
Sync employee contact data from HRIS and identity tools to ensure accurate, real-time targeting and delivery of critical communications.
ADP
Sync employee contact data from HRIS and identity tools to ensure accurate, real-time targeting and delivery of critical communications.
Okta
Sync employee contact data from HRIS and identity tools to ensure accurate, real-time targeting and delivery of critical communications.
Ceridian
Sync employee contact data from HRIS and identity tools to ensure accurate, real-time targeting and delivery of critical communications.
Openpath
Connect access control systems to automate alerts based on badge activity and gain greater context during physical security events.

What Customers Are Saying

  • Brown & Brown Unifies Global Security and Traveler Protection With AlertMedia

    “We can see what’s going on anywhere in the world in real time. That situational awareness helps us act before something turns into a problem.”

    Michael Skoglund
    VP of Global Physical Security and Incident Response

  • WPP Strengthens Global Resilience and Employee Safety Across 100+ Countries

    “AlertMedia has been a true partner to us. They understand the scale of our business and have worked closely with us to make sure we’re ready to respond and support our people wherever they are.”

    James Anderson
    Group Director, WPP Global Risk & Resilience

  • Pohlad Companies Safeguards Over 35 Locations Globally With AlertMedia

    “With AlertMedia, we’ve given our people a greater sense of security and confidence in their capabilities to manage in an emergency.”

    Mike Goldstein
    Vice President of Security and Information Technology

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Manage Risk & Your Response From a Single Platform

Trade complexity for clarity with an integrated platform built for end-to-end preparedness.

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Keep your on-the-go employees safe and informed.
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Get the right message to the right people, every time.
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Stay ahead of risks with real-time, expert-vetted alerts.
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Transform any cell phone into a lone worker safety device.
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Monitor and assess emerging risks before they escalate.
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“AlertMedia helps JetBlue grow stronger and makes it easier for us to support our crewmembers during critical events.”
Customer Penny Neferis JetBlue
Penny Neferis,
Director of Business Continuity and Emergency Response

Adaptable to Any Incident. Essential to Every Response.

Keep your people safe and operations up and running—no matter what.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much will AlertMedia cost for my organization?
    AlertMedia uses custom pricing to build the perfect plan for every customer. There are no setup fees, and 24/7 support is included at no additional cost. As part of your subscription, we will procure your infrastructure, onboard and train your team, and equip you with everything needed to achieve your goals.
  • Which channel and systems integrations does AlertMedia support?
    AlertMedia works seamlessly with the following communication channels and critical business systems to help you reach your employees where they are operating: WhatsApp, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Workday, Oracle PeopleSoft, Azure Active Directory, ADP, Okta, Ceridian, SAP Concur, Egencia, Navan, Traxo, and more. By partnering with these providers, AlertMedia supports your communication strategy to achieve interoperability within your existing ecosystem and ensure reliable communication when you need it most.
  • Can non-security teams use Incident Response during an incident?
    Definitely. Incident Response is designed for cross-functional collaboration, not just security teams. You can easily bring in Legal, HR, IT, Operations, and other departments with role-based access and intuitive workflows that require little to no training. Whether they’re contributing to specific tasks or overseeing compliance, every stakeholder has visibility into what’s happening and what needs to happen next.
  • Can I use Incident Response for drills or planned events?
    Yes. Incident Response isn’t just for real-time emergencies—it’s also ideal for running drills, tabletop exercises, and managing planned events like system upgrades or public gatherings. You can activate pre-built plans, assign tasks, and track participation just as you would in a real incident. Afterward, you’ll have detailed data to support after-action reviews, identify gaps, and strengthen your organization’s readiness over time.
  • Can my team access and manage incidents from a mobile device?
    Yes. Incident Response is fully mobile-responsive, allowing your teams to access plans, complete tasks, and stay informed from any device. Whether they're on the front lines or working remotely, users can participate in real time—without needing to be at a desk. Native mobile enhancements are also on our roadmap to make mobile access even more powerful in the near future.
  • How long does onboarding and implementation take?
    AlertMedia created the ClearPath Migration Program to ensure your implementation and onboarding process is as smooth as possible. With your dedicated customer success manager, you’ll create a customized implementation timeline that meets your organization’s needs. Define onboarding milestones and ensure a smooth transition with support services from a highly experienced team.
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