CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of an external stakeholder that should be included in the incident response plan's vendor contacts list?
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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External legal counsel
Third-party contacts such as legal firms, forensic investigators, PR agencies, and insurance providers are essential for incident response. Internal contacts are separate.
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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Chief Information Security Officer
Why it's wrong here
The CISO is an internal stakeholder.
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Incident response manager
Why it's wrong here
This is an internal role.
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External legal counsel
Why this is correct
External legal counsel is a vendor contact often needed during incidents.
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Board of directors
Why it's wrong here
Board members are internal stakeholders.
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