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SSCP Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps for conducting a security…
Drag and drop the steps for conducting a security incident response under the NIST framework into the correct order.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Containment/Eradication/Recovery, Post-Incident Activity, Reporting
NIST incident response follows: Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Containment/Eradication/Recovery, Post-Incident Activity, and Reporting.
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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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Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Containment/Eradication/Recovery, Post-Incident Activity, Reporting
Why this is correct
This is the correct order according to NIST SP 800-61 Rev. 2, which defines four main phases: Preparation, Detection and Analysis, Containment/Eradication/Recovery, and Post-Incident Activity, with Reporting being a critical activity typically performed throughout but especially after recovery.
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Detection & Analysis, Containment/Eradication/Recovery, Preparation, Post-Incident Activity, Reporting
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because it starts with Detection & Analysis before Preparation. Preparation must come first to establish policies, tools, and team readiness; without preparation, detection and analysis cannot be effectively performed.
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Preparation, Containment/Eradication/Recovery, Detection & Analysis, Post-Incident Activity, Reporting
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because it places Containment/Eradication/Recovery before Detection & Analysis. Detection and analysis must occur first to identify and validate an incident; containment and eradication cannot happen until the incident is detected and understood.
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Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Post-Incident Activity, Containment/Eradication/Recovery, Reporting
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because it puts Post-Incident Activity before Containment/Eradication/Recovery. Post-incident activities, such as lessons learned and reporting, occur after the incident is fully contained, eradicated, and recovery is complete, not before.
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