ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
An ISSMP is developing a cross-functional incident response team. Which THREE roles or functions are absolutely critical to include to ensure comprehensive handling of a major security breach?
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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Legal Counsel (General Counsel or Privacy Officer).
A major incident requires more than just technical response; it requires legal oversight, communication strategies, and executive decision-making capabilities.
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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Legal Counsel (General Counsel or Privacy Officer).
Why this is correct
Legal is essential for handling regulatory notifications, liability, and evidence handling.
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External janitorial staff for physical security.
Why it's wrong here
While physical security is important, janitorial staff are not part of the incident response team.
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Executive leadership representative (C-Suite).
Why this is correct
Executive support is necessary for high-level decision-making during a crisis.
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Public Relations / Corporate Communications.
Why this is correct
Managing the narrative and reputation is critical during a significant security breach.
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Internal cafeteria staff for onsite catering.
Why it's wrong here
Catering services are not relevant to incident response.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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