CISM Incident Management Practice Question
An organization is required to report a material cybersecurity incident to the SEC within 4 business days (proposed rule). However, the incident is still under investigation. What is the BEST course of action?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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File a report with the information available and provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Regulatory deadlines must be met even if information is incomplete; disclose what is known and update later.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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File a report with the information available and provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Why this is correct
This complies with the deadline while managing accuracy.
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Request an extension from the SEC because the investigation is ongoing.
Why it's wrong here
Extensions are not guaranteed; best practice is to file a preliminary report.
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Delay reporting until the investigation is complete to ensure accuracy.
Why it's wrong here
Delaying may violate the reporting deadline.
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Report the incident only if materiality is confirmed at the end of the investigation.
Why it's wrong here
Materiality assessment should be made promptly; consider the SEC's 4-day rule.
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