20+ practice questions focused on Security Policies and Procedures — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco CyberOps Associate 200-201 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Security Policies and Procedures PracticeDuring which phase of the NIST SP 800-61 Rev 2 incident response process should an organization develop and exercise the incident response plan?
Explanation: Preparation includes creating the IR plan, team, tools, and conducting exercises. The other phases occur after an incident is detected.
A security analyst receives an alert from the SIEM indicating a large number of failed login attempts from an external IP address targeting a user account. According to the incident response process, what should be the analyst's first action?
Explanation: Initial triage is part of Detection and Analysis to determine if the alert is a true positive and assess its priority.
An organization's incident response team has identified a malware infection on a critical server. They need to collect evidence for potential legal action. Which of the following is the most important step to ensure the admissibility of the evidence?
Explanation: Maintaining a proper chain of custody documents who handled the evidence and ensures it has not been tampered with, which is critical for legal admissibility.
Which role in the incident response process is primarily responsible for determining the business impact of an incident and making strategic decisions?
Explanation: The CISO is the decision-maker who evaluates business impact and approves major actions.
An employee is suspected of using company resources to access inappropriate websites. Which security policy most directly addresses this behavior?
Explanation: The Acceptable Use Policy defines acceptable use of company resources, including internet usage.
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