Incident Response Planning

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Which of the following is NOT a key component of an incident response plan?

  1. Incident detection and analysis

  2. Incident containment and eradication

  3. Incident recovery and restoration

  4. Incident prevention and mitigation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Incident prevention and mitigation are not key components of an incident response plan. They are part of a proactive approach to cybersecurity, which aims to prevent incidents from happening in the first place.

What is the primary goal of an incident response plan?

  1. To minimize the impact of an incident

  2. To identify the root cause of an incident

  3. To restore systems and data to their normal state

  4. To prevent future incidents from happening


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of an incident response plan is to minimize the impact of an incident on the organization. This includes containing the incident, eradicating the threat, and restoring systems and data to their normal state.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of incident response team?

  1. Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)

  2. Security Operations Center (SOC)

  3. Incident Response Team (IRT)

  4. Information Security Team (IST)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Information Security Teams (ISTs) are responsible for developing and implementing an organization's information security program. They are not typically responsible for incident response.

What is the first step in an incident response plan?

  1. Incident detection and analysis

  2. Incident containment and eradication

  3. Incident recovery and restoration

  4. Incident communication and coordination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first step in an incident response plan is to detect and analyze the incident. This involves identifying the type of incident, the scope of the incident, and the potential impact of the incident.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for containing an incident?

  1. Isolating affected systems

  2. Disabling user accounts

  3. Patching vulnerable systems

  4. Rolling back to a previous system state


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Patching vulnerable systems is not a common method for containing an incident. It is a preventive measure that can be taken to reduce the risk of an incident occurring in the first place.

What is the final step in an incident response plan?

  1. Incident detection and analysis

  2. Incident containment and eradication

  3. Incident recovery and restoration

  4. Incident communication and coordination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The final step in an incident response plan is to communicate and coordinate with stakeholders. This includes providing updates on the status of the incident, coordinating the response effort, and communicating with the media.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of incident response exercise?

  1. Tabletop exercise

  2. Simulation exercise

  3. Walkthrough exercise

  4. After-action review


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After-action reviews are not a type of incident response exercise. They are conducted after an incident has occurred to evaluate the response effort and identify areas for improvement.

What is the purpose of an incident response plan?

  1. To define the roles and responsibilities of incident response team members

  2. To provide a step-by-step guide for responding to incidents

  3. To ensure that all incidents are handled in a consistent manner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An incident response plan serves all of the purposes listed above. It defines the roles and responsibilities of incident response team members, provides a step-by-step guide for responding to incidents, and ensures that all incidents are handled in a consistent manner.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of incident response metric?

  1. Mean time to detect (MTTD)

  2. Mean time to respond (MTTR)

  3. Mean time to recover (MTTR)

  4. Cost per incident


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cost per incident is not a common type of incident response metric. It is a financial metric that can be used to measure the overall cost of an incident.

What is the most important factor to consider when developing an incident response plan?

  1. The size of the organization

  2. The industry the organization operates in

  3. The specific threats that the organization faces

  4. The budget of the organization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The most important factor to consider when developing an incident response plan is the specific threats that the organization faces. This will help to ensure that the plan is tailored to the organization's unique needs.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of incident response tool?

  1. Security information and event management (SIEM) system

  2. Vulnerability scanner

  3. Incident response platform

  4. Penetration testing tool


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Penetration testing tools are not a common type of incident response tool. They are used to identify vulnerabilities in an organization's systems and networks.

What is the best way to test an incident response plan?

  1. Conduct a tabletop exercise

  2. Conduct a simulation exercise

  3. Conduct a walkthrough exercise

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the methods listed above can be used to test an incident response plan. Tabletop exercises are a good way to test the plan's overall effectiveness, while simulation exercises can be used to test the plan's specific procedures. Walkthrough exercises can be used to test the plan's technical aspects.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of incident response training?

  1. Tabletop exercise

  2. Simulation exercise

  3. Walkthrough exercise

  4. On-the-job training


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

On-the-job training is not a common type of incident response training. It is a general type of training that can be used to teach employees how to perform their jobs.

What is the most important thing to remember when responding to an incident?

  1. Stay calm and don't panic

  2. Follow the incident response plan

  3. Communicate with stakeholders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the things listed above are important to remember when responding to an incident. Staying calm and not panicking will help you to think clearly and make good decisions. Following the incident response plan will ensure that you are taking the appropriate steps to respond to the incident. Communicating with stakeholders will keep them informed of the status of the incident and help to ensure that everyone is working together to resolve the incident.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of incident response policy?

  1. Incident reporting policy

  2. Incident response escalation policy

  3. Incident containment policy

  4. Incident recovery policy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Incident containment policy is not a common type of incident response policy. It is a specific type of policy that defines the steps that should be taken to contain an incident.

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