212-89 First Response Practice Question
When notifying stakeholders during a major data breach, which TWO of the following groups must be informed according to standard incident communication plans to satisfy regulatory and operational needs?
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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Legal Counsel/Privacy Officer.
Stakeholder notification must balance legal requirements with operational continuity.
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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The entire public customer base via social media.
Why it's wrong here
Uncontrolled public notification can lead to panic and legal liability before the facts are clear.
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Legal Counsel/Privacy Officer.
Why this is correct
They must determine the legal obligations for reporting breaches.
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The software development team lead.
Why it's wrong here
Unless the vulnerability is in custom code, this is not a priority stakeholder.
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IT Infrastructure Team.
Why this is correct
They are required to implement the technical containment measures.
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External marketing vendors.
Why it's wrong here
Marketing vendors are generally not stakeholders in the incident response process.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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