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Incident Response Legal and Regulatory Considerations

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Which law in the United States requires organizations to notify individuals affected by a data breach?

  1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  2. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

  3. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

  4. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to notify individuals affected by a data breach.

What is the primary goal of incident response planning?

  1. To minimize the impact of a security incident

  2. To identify the root cause of a security incident

  3. To collect evidence for legal proceedings

  4. To comply with regulatory requirements


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of incident response planning is to minimize the impact of a security incident by containing the incident, eradicating the threat, and restoring normal operations.

Which regulatory framework requires organizations to implement and maintain a comprehensive incident response plan?

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  2. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

  3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  4. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requires organizations that process credit card data to implement and maintain a comprehensive incident response plan.

What is the recommended timeframe for organizations to notify affected individuals about a data breach?

  1. Within 24 hours

  2. Within 48 hours

  3. Within 72 hours

  4. Within 1 week


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The recommended timeframe for organizations to notify affected individuals about a data breach is within 48 hours.

Which law in the United States requires organizations to implement and maintain a written information security plan?

  1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  2. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

  3. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

  4. Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requires federal agencies to implement and maintain a written information security plan.

What is the primary responsibility of an incident response team?

  1. To investigate and respond to security incidents

  2. To develop and implement incident response plans

  3. To provide training and awareness to employees

  4. To conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of an incident response team is to investigate and respond to security incidents.

Which regulatory framework provides guidance on incident response planning and management?

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  2. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

  3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  4. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides guidance on incident response planning and management through its Special Publication 800-61.

What is the purpose of an incident response policy?

  1. To define roles and responsibilities during an incident

  2. To establish communication channels and procedures

  3. To provide guidance on evidence collection and preservation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An incident response policy defines roles and responsibilities during an incident, establishes communication channels and procedures, and provides guidance on evidence collection and preservation.

Which law in the United States requires organizations to report security breaches to the government?

  1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  2. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

  3. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

  4. Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requires federal agencies to report security breaches to the government.

What is the recommended timeframe for organizations to retain evidence related to a security incident?

  1. For 1 year

  2. For 3 years

  3. For 5 years

  4. Indefinitely


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The recommended timeframe for organizations to retain evidence related to a security incident is for 5 years.

Which regulatory framework requires organizations to conduct regular risk assessments?

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  2. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

  3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  4. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requires organizations that process credit card data to conduct regular risk assessments.

What is the purpose of an incident response plan?

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

  2. To establish communication channels and procedures

  3. To provide guidance on evidence collection and preservation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An incident response plan defines the roles and responsibilities of incident response team members, establishes communication channels and procedures, and provides guidance on evidence collection and preservation.

Which law in the United States requires organizations to implement and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program?

  1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  2. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

  3. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

  4. Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requires federal agencies to implement and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program.

What is the primary goal of evidence collection and preservation during an incident response?

  1. To identify the root cause of the incident

  2. To support legal proceedings

  3. To prevent future incidents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of evidence collection and preservation during an incident response is to identify the root cause of the incident, support legal proceedings, and prevent future incidents.

Which regulatory framework requires organizations to implement and maintain a vulnerability management program?

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  2. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

  3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  4. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requires organizations that process credit card data to implement and maintain a vulnerability management program.

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