312-85 Practice Question: Threat Intelligence IN SOC IR And Risk Management
In a threat intelligence lifecycle, what is the specific role of the 'Dissemination' phase in relation to the IR team?
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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Delivering intelligence in a usable, timely format
Dissemination ensures that relevant, actionable intelligence reaches the IR team in a format they can immediately use for investigation.
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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Defining incident response procedures
Why it's wrong here
This is a policy/management task.
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Validating the data source reliability
Why it's wrong here
This occurs during the processing/analysis phase.
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Delivering intelligence in a usable, timely format
Why this is correct
Dissemination is about the delivery of insights to the right stakeholders.
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Archiving incident data
Why it's wrong here
This is a post-incident activity.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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