noun
initial response; first response
Refers to the immediate actions taken when an incident or problem first occurs, often used in emergency, security, or IT contexts.
インシデント発生時の初動対処が被害の拡大を防ぐ。
The initial response when an incident occurs prevents the damage from spreading.
セキュリティ事故では初動対処の迅速さが重要だ。
In a security incident, the speed of the initial response is crucial.
Similar meaning, but 初期対応 is more general and can refer to early-stage handling over a longer period, while 初動対処 emphasizes the very first actions taken.
Compound of 初動 (initial action) and 対処 (dealing with, coping).