200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
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?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Documenting the chain of custody for all evidence
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.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Contacting legal counsel before proceeding
Why it's wrong here
Legal counsel should be involved, but the chain of custody is directly tied to evidence admissibility.
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Documenting the chain of custody for all evidence
Why this is correct
Chain of custody documentation is essential for legal proceedings to prove evidence integrity.
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Creating a forensic image of the affected hard drive
Why it's wrong here
Imaging is important, but without chain of custody, the image may not be admissible.
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Isolating the server from the network
Why it's wrong here
Isolation is containment, not specifically for evidence admissibility.
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