Chronosec

A comprehensive cybersecurity incident response timeline generator with AI-powered compliance analysis and documentation tools.

Overview

Chronosec is a specialized tool designed for cybersecurity incident response teams to generate compliance-aligned incident timelines. The application automatically creates detailed timelines based on regulatory frameworks, supports AI-driven analysis and recommendations, and exports professional documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

Features

Incident Response Timeline Generation

Generate structured incident response timelines customized for major regulatory frameworks:

• NERC CIP-008: Power and utility sector regulations with 1-hour notification requirements
• GDPR: European data protection with 72-hour breach notification mandates
• HIPAA: Healthcare data protection with comprehensive breach response procedures
• PCI DSS: Payment card industry standards for cardholder data incidents
• FERC: Federal energy regulatory compliance requirements
• NIST CSF: Voluntary cybersecurity framework for comprehensive incident handling
• CCPA: California consumer privacy act breach notification requirements

AI-Powered Capabilities

• Compliance Analysis: Automated gap analysis against framework requirements
• Timeline Enhancement: AI-generated recommendations to strengthen incident documentation
• Smart Recommendations: Actionable suggestions based on incident type and regulatory context

Multiple View Modes

• Timeline View: Chronological event visualization with color-coded incident types
• Calendar View: Event scheduling and deadline tracking
• Gantt View: Project management style visualization for complex incidents

Export & Documentation

• PDF Export: Professional, formatted reports with table of contents and handling instructions
• Markdown Export: Structured documentation for version control and collaboration
• Compliance Markers: Automatic classification and handling instructions based on data sensitivity

Incident Types Supported

• Ransomware attacks
• Phishing campaigns
• Data breaches
• DDoS attacks
• Malware infections
• Insider threats
• Physical security breaches

Technology Stack

• Framework: Next.js 15
• UI Components: Radix UI primitives with Tailwind CSS
• AI Integration: OpenAI SDK for intelligent analysis
• Date Management: date-fns for timeline calculations
• Animations: Framer Motion for smooth user experience
• Charts: Recharts for visualization components

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• pnpm (recommended) or npm

Installation

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Run development server
pnpm dev

# Build for production
pnpm build

Usage

1. Select the incident type from the dropdown menu
2. Choose the applicable regulatory framework
3. Set the incident start date/time
4. View the generated timeline in your preferred format (timeline, calendar, or Gantt)
5. Run AI analysis for compliance checking and recommendations
6. Export documentation as PDF or Markdown

Architecture

/app              - Next.js app router pages and API routes
/components       - React components and UI primitives
/lib              - Core utilities for timeline generation and export
/public           - Static assets

API Routes

• /api/ai/analyze - AI-powered timeline analysis
• /api/ai/compliance-check - Regulatory compliance gap analysis
• /api/ai/enhance-timeline - AI-enhanced timeline recommendations

Contributing

This project focuses on supporting incident response teams with accurate, framework-specific timelines and documentation tools.

License

Private project for cybersecurity incident response use.

Acknowledgments

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