CISM Incident Management Practice Question
During a P1 incident, the incident response manager is preparing an executive sitrep. Which of the following should be included to preserve legal privilege?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A statement that the sitrep is prepared under the direction of legal counsel
Involving legal counsel in communications can help preserve attorney-client privilege. The sitrep should avoid speculation and include legal counsel input.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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An estimated financial impact
Why it's wrong here
Financial impact is important but not directly related to privilege.
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A detailed technical analysis of the attack vector
Why it's wrong here
Technical details may be included but privilege requires legal involvement.
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A statement that the sitrep is prepared under the direction of legal counsel
Why this is correct
This helps assert attorney-client privilege.
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Names of the individuals involved in the response
Why it's wrong here
Naming individuals may not aid privilege.
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