CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Following a major security incident, the lessons learned meeting is scheduled. Which of the following outcomes is MOST important to ensure the effectiveness of future incident response?
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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Updating the incident response plan and playbooks based on findings
The primary outcome of a lessons learned meeting is to identify improvements and update the IR plan, not just document or blame.
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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Conducting a new risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
Risk assessment may follow but is not the immediate outcome.
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Creating a detailed report for senior management
Why it's wrong here
Reporting is important but not the most critical outcome.
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Updating the incident response plan and playbooks based on findings
Why this is correct
Continuous improvement is key to effective IR.
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Assigning blame to responsible parties
Why it's wrong here
Blame assignment is counterproductive and not the goal.
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