212-89 Email Incidents Practice Question
Which TWO of the following steps are required when performing a post-mortem analysis of an email incident?
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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Evaluating the performance of security controls
Reviewing incident logs and evaluating the effectiveness of security controls are critical post-mortem steps.
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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Promoting the security analyst involved
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to the process.
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Contacting the local law enforcement authorities
Why it's wrong here
Only for severe legal cases.
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Evaluating the performance of security controls
Why this is correct
Necessary to improve future detection.
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Reviewing the incident response timeline and logs
Why this is correct
Necessary for understanding the breach.
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Deleting all evidence to maintain privacy
Why it's wrong here
Evidence must be preserved.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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