CISM Incident Management Practice Question
During a major incident, the crisis management team (CMT) has been activated. Which of the following is the PRIMARY responsibility of the communications lead on the CMT?
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Coordinating all external and internal communications
The communications lead manages external and internal messaging, including media and customer notifications.
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Coordinating all external and internal communications
Why this is correct
The communications lead ensures consistent messaging and manages stakeholder communication.
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Authorizing financial expenditures for incident response
Why it's wrong here
Financial decisions are typically made by the CFO or executive sponsor.
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Directing technical containment efforts
Why it's wrong here
Technical containment is led by the IR manager or security analysts.
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Preserving digital evidence for litigation
Why it's wrong here
Evidence preservation is handled by forensic investigators and legal counsel.
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