CISM Incident Management Practice Question
An organization is updating its incident response plan. Which TWO components are essential to include for effective insider threat management? (Select TWO.)
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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Procedures for coordinating with human resources and legal departments.
Insider threats require specific playbooks and involvement of HR and legal for proper handling.
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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A dedicated ransomware recovery procedure.
Why it's wrong here
Ransomware is a different incident category.
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Procedures for coordinating with human resources and legal departments.
Why this is correct
Insider threats often involve employee relations and legal action.
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A list of all employee passwords for investigation purposes.
Why it's wrong here
Access should be managed via privileged accounts, not employee passwords.
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A playbook specifically for insider threat scenarios.
Why this is correct
Tailored procedures for insider threats are necessary due to unique legal and HR considerations.
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Contact information for the DDoS mitigation service provider.
Why it's wrong here
Not directly relevant to insider threats.
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