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200-201 Practice Question: Ensure that employees report security incidents…
A company wants to ensure that employees report security incidents immediately. Which policy element is most important to include?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between preventive/technical controls (encryption, passwords, acceptable use) and procedural/response controls (reporting procedures), leading candidates to confuse a security best practice with the specific policy element needed for incident reporting.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Define mandatory reporting procedures and contact information
The core purpose of an incident response policy is to ensure timely reporting. Without mandatory reporting procedures and clear contact information, employees may delay or fail to report security incidents, increasing dwell time and potential damage. This directly supports the incident response lifecycle (NIST SP 800-61) by establishing a clear chain of communication for initial detection and reporting.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Specify encryption standards for data at rest
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a separate security control.
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List acceptable uses of company resources
Why it's wrong here
Acceptable use policy covers proper use, not incident reporting.
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Define mandatory reporting procedures and contact information
Why this is correct
Clear procedures encourage timely reporting.
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Require complex passwords for all accounts
Why it's wrong here
Password complexity does not address incident reporting.
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