CISM Incident Management Practice Question
An organization's incident response team is handling a P2 insider threat incident involving unauthorized access to customer data. According to the incident classification, which of the following is the MOST appropriate notification and response timeframe?
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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Notification to management within 24 hours and response during business hours.
P2 incidents are high severity with significant impact, requiring management notification and response during business hours.
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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No notification required; handle during scheduled remediation.
Why it's wrong here
P2 requires management notification.
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Notification to the communications lead and response within 48 hours.
Why it's wrong here
That is more aligned with P3 medium severity.
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Notification to management within 24 hours and response during business hours.
Why this is correct
P2 requires management notification and business hours response.
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Immediate notification to the executive sponsor and 24/7 response.
Why it's wrong here
That describes P1 critical incidents.
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