CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which of the following is a key objective of sharing threat intelligence, such as indicators of compromise (IoCs), with an Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC)?
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 receive timely threat information and contribute to community defense
Sharing IoCs helps other organizations detect and defend against similar threats, improving collective security.
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 document the incident for insurance claims
Why it's wrong here
Insurance claims require internal documentation, not ISAC sharing.
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To market the organization's security capabilities
Why it's wrong here
Marketing is not the objective.
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To receive timely threat information and contribute to community defense
Why this is correct
ISACs facilitate mutual sharing of threat intelligence.
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To fulfill regulatory requirements for public disclosure
Why it's wrong here
ISAC sharing is voluntary, not regulatory.
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