Hello, you are using an old browser that's unsafe and no longer supported. Please consider updating your browser to a newer version, or downloading a modern browser.

Global Accelerated Learning • Est. 1999
Glossary Term After-Action Report (AAR)

Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary

What is After-Action Report (AAR)?

An After-Action Report (AAR) documents incident response lessons learned, identifying gaps and corrective actions per NIST SP 800-61.

Glossary > Incident Response & Forensics > After-Action Report (AAR)

Understanding After-Action Report (AAR)

An After-Action Report (AAR) is a structured post-incident document that captures what happened during a security event, what the response did well, where gaps existed, and what corrective actions are required. It feeds the lessons-learned phase of incident response frameworks such as NIST SP 800-61, turning a single incident into durable process, detection, and control improvements.

Learn More About After-Action Report (AAR):

Ready to Get Certified?

Turn knowledge into credentials with our instructor-led cybersecurity boot camps.

View All Courses →