In the event of a critical incident affecting [Company], define the decision-making authority structure for the response team. Identify key stakeholders such as [Role1] (e.g., Chief Technology Officer), [Role2] (e.g., Head of Security), and [Role3] (e.g., Incident Response Manager). Specify who will make the final decisions on incident containment, resource allocation, and communication protocols. Ensure that decision-making is delegated according to expertise and authority, and that backup decision-makers are identified in case of unavailability. Additionally, outline the communication flow between decision-makers and the rest of the response team. Provide clear escalation paths for rapid decision-making when situations require immediate action, including during after-hours events.