Incident Containment and Eradication

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What is the primary objective of Incident Containment and Eradication (ICE)?

  1. To prevent the spread of an incident

  2. To identify the root cause of an incident

  3. To restore affected systems to their normal state

  4. To collect evidence for legal purposes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of ICE is to contain and eradicate an incident to prevent its further spread and minimize its impact on the organization.

Which of the following is NOT a common phase in the ICE process?

  1. Preparation and Readiness

  2. Detection and Analysis

  3. Containment and Eradication

  4. Recovery and Restoration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Preparation and Readiness is not a common phase in the ICE process. The typical phases include Detection and Analysis, Containment and Eradication, and Recovery and Restoration.

What is the purpose of conducting a thorough incident investigation?

  1. To determine the root cause of the incident

  2. To identify the responsible parties

  3. To gather evidence for legal action

  4. To prevent future incidents


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of conducting a thorough incident investigation is to determine the root cause of the incident, understand how it occurred, and identify any vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.

Which of the following is a common containment strategy used to prevent the spread of an incident?

  1. Network segmentation

  2. Disabling affected systems

  3. Implementing access controls

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Network segmentation, disabling affected systems, and implementing access controls are all common containment strategies used to prevent the spread of an incident.

What is the primary goal of eradication in the ICE process?

  1. To remove the malicious code or threat actor from the affected systems

  2. To restore affected systems to their normal state

  3. To collect evidence for legal purposes

  4. To prevent future incidents


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of eradication in the ICE process is to remove the malicious code or threat actor from the affected systems, thereby eliminating the threat and restoring normal operations.

Which of the following is NOT a common eradication technique used to remove malicious code from affected systems?

  1. Antivirus software

  2. Manual removal

  3. System restore

  4. Reimaging


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

System restore is not a common eradication technique used to remove malicious code from affected systems. Common eradication techniques include antivirus software, manual removal, and reimaging.

What is the purpose of conducting a post-incident review?

  1. To evaluate the effectiveness of the ICE response

  2. To identify areas for improvement in the ICE process

  3. To document the incident for future reference

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of conducting a post-incident review is to evaluate the effectiveness of the ICE response, identify areas for improvement in the ICE process, and document the incident for future reference.

Which of the following is NOT a common best practice for incident containment and eradication?

  1. Regularly updating security software and patches

  2. Implementing strong access controls

  3. Conducting regular security audits

  4. Ignoring security alerts and notifications


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ignoring security alerts and notifications is not a common best practice for incident containment and eradication. It is important to promptly investigate and respond to security alerts and notifications to minimize the impact of potential incidents.

What is the primary responsibility of an Incident Response Team (IRT) during an incident?

  1. Coordinating the response to the incident

  2. Conducting the incident investigation

  3. Implementing containment and eradication measures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of an IRT during an incident is to coordinate the response, conduct the incident investigation, and implement containment and eradication measures.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced during incident containment and eradication?

  1. Lack of visibility into the network

  2. Insufficient resources

  3. Unclear incident response plan

  4. An abundance of skilled cybersecurity professionals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An abundance of skilled cybersecurity professionals is not a common challenge faced during incident containment and eradication. In fact, there is often a shortage of skilled professionals in this field.

What is the purpose of conducting regular security awareness training for employees?

  1. To educate employees about common security threats and risks

  2. To teach employees how to respond to security incidents

  3. To reinforce the importance of following security policies and procedures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of conducting regular security awareness training for employees is to educate them about common security threats and risks, teach them how to respond to security incidents, and reinforce the importance of following security policies and procedures.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of security incident?

  1. Malware infection

  2. Phishing attack

  3. Denial-of-service attack

  4. System upgrade


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

System upgrade is not a common type of security incident. Common security incidents include malware infection, phishing attack, and denial-of-service attack.

What is the primary goal of incident recovery and restoration?

  1. To restore affected systems to their normal state

  2. To collect evidence for legal purposes

  3. To prevent future incidents

  4. To identify the root cause of the incident


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of incident recovery and restoration is to restore affected systems to their normal state, ensuring that they are fully functional and secure.

Which of the following is NOT a common best practice for incident recovery and restoration?

  1. Regularly backing up data

  2. Testing recovery plans and procedures

  3. Ignoring security alerts and notifications

  4. Documenting the recovery process


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ignoring security alerts and notifications is not a common best practice for incident recovery and restoration. It is important to promptly investigate and respond to security alerts and notifications to minimize the impact of potential incidents.

What is the purpose of conducting a post-recovery review?

  1. To evaluate the effectiveness of the recovery process

  2. To identify areas for improvement in the recovery plan

  3. To document the recovery process for future reference

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of conducting a post-recovery review is to evaluate the effectiveness of the recovery process, identify areas for improvement in the recovery plan, and document the recovery process for future reference.

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