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Cybersecurity Compliance: Incident Response and Reporting

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

  1. Identification

  2. Containment

  3. Eradication

  4. Negotiation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Negotiation is not a key component of an incident response plan. The key components are identification, containment, eradication, and recovery.

What is the first step in responding to a cybersecurity incident?

  1. Identify the incident

  2. Contain the incident

  3. Eradicate the incident

  4. Recover from the incident


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first step in responding to a cybersecurity incident is to identify the incident. This involves gathering information about the incident, such as the time and date of the incident, the source of the incident, and the impact of the incident.

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

  1. Isolating the affected system

  2. Disabling user accounts

  3. Patching the affected system

  4. Changing passwords


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Patching the affected system is not a common method for containing a cybersecurity incident. The common methods for containing a cybersecurity incident are isolating the affected system, disabling user accounts, and changing passwords.

What is the goal of eradicating a cybersecurity incident?

  1. To prevent the incident from spreading

  2. To restore the affected system to its normal state

  3. To collect evidence of the incident

  4. To identify the source of the incident


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of eradicating a cybersecurity incident is to prevent the incident from spreading. This involves removing the malware or other malicious software from the affected system and closing any security holes that allowed the incident to occur.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for recovering from a cybersecurity incident?

  1. Restoring data from backups

  2. Rebuilding the affected system

  3. Implementing new security measures

  4. Conducting a post-mortem analysis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rebuilding the affected system is not a common method for recovering from a cybersecurity incident. The common methods for recovering from a cybersecurity incident are restoring data from backups, implementing new security measures, and conducting a post-mortem analysis.

What is the purpose of a post-mortem analysis?

  1. To identify the root cause of the incident

  2. To develop recommendations for preventing future incidents

  3. To collect evidence of the incident

  4. To assign blame for the incident


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a post-mortem analysis is to identify the root cause of the incident. This involves gathering information about the incident, such as the time and date of the incident, the source of the incident, and the impact of the incident.

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

  1. Malware attack

  2. Phishing attack

  3. DDoS attack

  4. Insider attack


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Insider attack is not a common type of cybersecurity incident. The common types of cybersecurity incidents are malware attack, phishing attack, and DDoS attack.

What is the purpose of a cybersecurity incident response plan?

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

  2. To establish procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents

  3. To provide guidance on how to collect evidence of a cybersecurity incident

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a cybersecurity incident response plan is to define the roles and responsibilities of incident response team members, establish procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents, and provide guidance on how to collect evidence of a cybersecurity incident.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cybersecurity regulation?

  1. GDPR

  2. HIPAA

  3. PCI DSS

  4. SOX


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SOX is not a common type of cybersecurity regulation. The common types of cybersecurity regulations are GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

What is the purpose of a cybersecurity compliance audit?

  1. To assess an organization's compliance with cybersecurity regulations

  2. To identify cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities

  3. To develop recommendations for improving cybersecurity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a cybersecurity compliance audit is to assess an organization's compliance with cybersecurity regulations, identify cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, and develop recommendations for improving cybersecurity.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cybersecurity training?

  1. Security awareness training

  2. Phishing training

  3. Malware training

  4. Incident response training


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Incident response training is not a common type of cybersecurity training. The common types of cybersecurity training are security awareness training, phishing training, and malware training.

What is the purpose of a cybersecurity risk assessment?

  1. To identify cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities

  2. To assess the likelihood and impact of cybersecurity risks

  3. To develop recommendations for mitigating cybersecurity risks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a cybersecurity risk assessment is to identify cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, assess the likelihood and impact of cybersecurity risks, and develop recommendations for mitigating cybersecurity risks.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cybersecurity control?

  1. Access control

  2. Network security

  3. Data security

  4. Incident response


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Incident response is not a common type of cybersecurity control. The common types of cybersecurity controls are access control, network security, and data security.

What is the purpose of a cybersecurity governance framework?

  1. To provide guidance on how to manage cybersecurity risks

  2. To establish roles and responsibilities for cybersecurity

  3. To develop policies and procedures for cybersecurity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a cybersecurity governance framework is to provide guidance on how to manage cybersecurity risks, establish roles and responsibilities for cybersecurity, and develop policies and procedures for cybersecurity.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cybersecurity metric?

  1. Number of security incidents

  2. Mean time to detect a security incident

  3. Mean time to respond to a security incident

  4. Cost of a security incident


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cost of a security incident is not a common type of cybersecurity metric. The common types of cybersecurity metrics are number of security incidents, mean time to detect a security incident, and mean time to respond to a security incident.

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