CISM Incident Management Practice Question
An organization has experienced a credential compromise incident. Which playbook should the incident response team primarily use?
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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Credential compromise playbook
Playbooks are tailored to incident types; credential compromise has its own specific playbook.
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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Data breach playbook
Why it's wrong here
Data breach may involve exfiltration but not necessarily credential compromise.
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Ransomware playbook
Why it's wrong here
Ransomware involves encryption, not just credential theft.
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Credential compromise playbook
Why this is correct
Each incident type has a dedicated playbook; credential compromise is one.
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Insider threat playbook
Why it's wrong here
Insider threat involves malicious insiders, not necessarily compromised credentials.
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