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CISM Practice Question: After containing an incident, the incident…
After containing an incident, the incident response team is ready to proceed. According to NIST SP 800-61, what is the next phase?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the order of phases, mistakenly placing recovery before eradication, or thinking communication is a distinct phase rather than a continuous activity throughout the process.
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Why each option matters
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Eradication
According to NIST SP 800-61 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide), after containment, the next phase is eradication. Eradication involves removing the root cause of the incident, such as deleting malware, disabling compromised accounts, or patching vulnerabilities, to ensure the threat is fully eliminated before recovery begins.
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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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Communication
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Communication is ongoing, not a distinct next phase.
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Recovery
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Recovery comes after Eradication.
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Eradication
Why this is correct
Correct: Eradication removes the threat from the environment.
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Lessons Learned
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Lessons Learned is the final phase.
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