CISM Incident Management Practice Question
During a P1 (critical) incident, the incident response manager has been providing hourly situation reports (sitreps) to executives. What is the primary reason for involving legal counsel in these communications?
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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To preserve attorney-client privilege and avoid creating damaging records
Legal counsel involvement helps protect communications under attorney-client privilege and avoids speculation that could create liability.
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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To approve technical containment actions
Why it's wrong here
Technical actions are decided by the IR team, not legal counsel.
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To preserve attorney-client privilege and avoid creating damaging records
Why this is correct
Legal counsel helps maintain privilege and prevent statements that could be used against the organization.
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To coordinate with external forensics firms
Why it's wrong here
Coordination with forensics is an operational matter, not the primary role of legal in sitreps.
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To ensure compliance with regulatory notification deadlines
Why it's wrong here
Regulatory deadlines are important but not the primary reason for counsel involvement in sitreps.
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