212-89 Incident Handling Process Practice Question
You are preparing a final report for an incident. Which element is mandatory for ensuring the report serves as a valid document for future insurance or legal claims?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Verification and sign-off by the relevant stakeholders and legal counsel
The report must be signed by the incident lead and reviewed by legal to serve as an official, admissible document.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Verification and sign-off by the relevant stakeholders and legal counsel
Why this is correct
Official sign-off provides the accountability needed for legal and insurance validity.
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A copy of all emails sent by the attacker
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the investigation findings, but not a requirement for the report's legal validity.
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A detailed technical guide on how to configure the firewall
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the technical documentation, not the incident report.
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A list of every employee's salary grade
Why it's wrong here
This is confidential HR information and not relevant to the incident.
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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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