200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
During a security incident, the CISO decides to contain a compromised server by isolating it from the network. Which role is primarily responsible for making this containment decision based on business impact?
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CISO
The CISO is the decision-maker for business impact and authorizes containment actions.
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CISO
Why this is correct
The CISO evaluates business impact and authorizes containment.
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Incident handler
Why it's wrong here
Handlers investigate and execute responses but do not authorize business-impact decisions.
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Legal counsel
Why it's wrong here
Legal provides guidance on compliance but does not decide containment.
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PR representative
Why it's wrong here
PR handles external communication, not containment.
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