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SSCP Developing an incident response plan Practice Question
A company is developing an incident response plan. Which of the following stakeholders should be included in the initial planning phase?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates assume incident response is purely a technical function, leading them to choose 'Only IT staff' (Option C), but the SSCP exam emphasizes that effective planning requires input from business stakeholders to ensure the plan supports organizational resilience, not just technical recovery.
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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Business unit leaders
Business unit leaders (Option D) are essential in the initial planning phase because they define the critical assets, operational priorities, and recovery time objectives (RTOs) that shape the incident response strategy. Without their input, the plan may fail to align with business continuity requirements, leading to ineffective resource allocation during an actual incident.
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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External legal counsel
Why it's wrong here
Legal is important but typically involved after the plan is drafted.
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Internal audit
Why it's wrong here
Audit may review the plan but not necessarily part of initial planning.
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Only IT staff
Why it's wrong here
Incident response requires input from across the organization, not just IT.
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Business unit leaders
Why this is correct
They provide critical insight into business processes and priorities.
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