SSCP Incident Response and Recovery Practice Question
During which phase of the NIST SP 800-61 incident response lifecycle are lessons learned meetings conducted and metrics such as MTTD and MTTR tracked?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the misconception that metrics like MTTD and MTTR are tracked during Detection and Analysis or Containment phases, but they are actually reviewed and analyzed only after the incident is resolved in the Post-Incident Activity phase.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Post-Incident Activity
The Post-Incident Activity phase (D) is where lessons learned meetings are conducted and metrics such as Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) are tracked. This phase focuses on reviewing the incident response process, identifying improvements, and documenting findings to enhance future response efforts, as defined in NIST SP 800-61 Revision 2.
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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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Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
Why it's wrong here
This phase focuses on isolating and removing the threat and restoring systems.
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Preparation
Why it's wrong here
Preparation involves planning, team formation, and tools, not post-incident review.
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Detection and Analysis
Why it's wrong here
Detection and Analysis is about identifying and classifying incidents, not post-incident activities.
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Post-Incident Activity
Why this is correct
Correct. Lessons learned and metrics tracking are key parts of post-incident activity.
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