CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which of the following is the BEST approach for sharing threat intelligence indicators of compromise (IoCs) after an incident?
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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Share IoCs with industry peers via the relevant ISAC.
Sharing IoCs with an ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) helps the broader community defend against similar attacks, which is a key post-incident activity.
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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Report IoCs to law enforcement only.
Why it's wrong here
Law enforcement may not disseminate to all peers quickly.
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Share IoCs with industry peers via the relevant ISAC.
Why this is correct
ISACs provide a trusted mechanism for sharing threat information.
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Keep IoCs confidential to protect the organization's reputation.
Why it's wrong here
Sharing benefits the community and may help prevent future incidents.
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Publish IoCs on the organization's public website.
Why it's wrong here
Public disclosure may alert threat actors and is not targeted.
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