CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An IS auditor is reviewing the organization's incident management process. Which THREE of the following are essential components of an effective incident response plan?
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Why each option matters
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Defined roles and responsibilities for the incident response team
An effective IR plan must include clear roles, communication procedures, and criteria for escalation and severity classification to ensure timely and coordinated response.
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Defined roles and responsibilities for the incident response team
Why this is correct
Clear roles ensure coordinated response.
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Procedures for evidence collection and chain of custody
Why this is correct
Forensic soundness is essential for legal and remediation purposes.
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Communication procedures for internal and external stakeholders
Why this is correct
Timely communication is critical during an incident.
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A list of all employees and their contact information
Why it's wrong here
Contact info for IR team members is needed, but all employees is excessive and privacy-invasive.
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A detailed technical guide for each software application
Why it's wrong here
Such guides are not practical; the plan should focus on response procedures, not application manuals.
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