CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which of the following is typically a member of the crisis management team (CMT) during a major cybersecurity incident?
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Chief executive officer (CEO)
The CMT includes senior leaders such as the CEO, CFO, CISO, General Counsel, and Communications head to handle strategic decisions and external communications.
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Chief executive officer (CEO)
Why this is correct
The CEO is a key member of the CMT for major incidents.
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Security operations center (SOC) analyst
Why it's wrong here
SOC analysts are part of the IR team, not the CMT.
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Help desk manager
Why it's wrong here
Help desk handles user support, not crisis management.
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External forensics investigator
Why it's wrong here
External forensics provide technical support but are not part of the CMT.
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