Monitoring incident alerts is the vigilant front line of any response plan. This task ensures that no unusual activity goes unnoticed. But what tools and strategies will you need here? Perhaps a robust alert system to trigger alarms based on predefined metrics. Immediate attention to alerts means swift action, which could prevent a small hiccup from growing into a major problem. Be ready for some false alarms, though. Part of the skill lies in distinguishing between real issues and mere noise.