CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following should be included in an incident communication template?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Affected systems or data
Communication templates should include the incident description, affected parties, and guidance on actions to take. Technical details and attacker attribution are not typically included in templates.
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Affected systems or data
Why this is correct
Knowing what is affected is crucial for response.
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Description of the incident
Why this is correct
A clear description helps stakeholders understand the situation.
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Actions to be taken by recipients
Why this is correct
Clear instructions guide recipients on what to do.
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Technical indicators of compromise (IoCs)
Why it's wrong here
IoCs are shared with technical teams and ISACs, not in general communication templates.
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Attribution of the attacker
Why it's wrong here
Attribution is often uncertain and not appropriate for communication templates.
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