CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are appropriate members of a crisis management team (CMT) for a major cybersecurity incident? (Select three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse operational roles (Security Analyst, Forensic Investigator) with strategic, decision-making CMT members, leading candidates to select technical responders who execute tasks rather than executives who govern the 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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General Counsel (GC)
The General Counsel (GC) is a critical member of the CMT because a major cybersecurity incident (e.g., a data breach involving PII) triggers legal obligations under regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX. The GC provides real-time advice on legal hold, breach notification timelines, and attorney-client privilege, ensuring the organization's response does not create additional liability or waive legal protections.
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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General Counsel (GC)
Why this is correct
GC handles legal and regulatory matters.
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Why this is correct
CISO leads the technical response and sits on the CMT.
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Security analyst
Why it's wrong here
Security analysts are part of the IR team, not CMT.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Why this is correct
CEO provides strategic direction.
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Forensic investigator
Why it's wrong here
Forensic investigators are technical resources, not CMT members.
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