Incident Response in Government

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Which of the following is a key component of an incident response plan?

  1. Incident detection and analysis

  2. Incident containment and eradication

  3. Incident recovery and restoration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An incident response plan should include all of the above components in order to be effective.

What is the primary goal of incident response in government?

  1. To minimize the impact of an incident on government operations

  2. To identify and apprehend the perpetrators of an incident

  3. To restore government operations to normal as quickly as possible

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of incident response in government is to minimize the impact of an incident on government operations, identify and apprehend the perpetrators of an incident, and restore government operations to normal as quickly as possible.

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by government incident response teams?

  1. Lack of resources

  2. Lack of coordination between agencies

  3. Lack of training and expertise

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government incident response teams often face challenges such as lack of resources, lack of coordination between agencies, and lack of training and expertise.

What is the role of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) in incident response?

  1. To provide guidance and assistance to government agencies during an incident

  2. To coordinate incident response activities across government agencies

  3. To share information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with government agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NCCIC plays a vital role in incident response by providing guidance and assistance to government agencies during an incident, coordinating incident response activities across government agencies, and sharing information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with government agencies.

Which of the following is a best practice for government agencies in incident response?

  1. Developing a comprehensive incident response plan

  2. Conducting regular training and exercises

  3. Sharing information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with other government agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government agencies should follow best practices such as developing a comprehensive incident response plan, conducting regular training and exercises, and sharing information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with other government agencies in order to improve their incident response capabilities.

What is the role of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in incident response?

  1. To provide cybersecurity guidance and assistance to government agencies and private sector organizations

  2. To coordinate incident response activities across government agencies and the private sector

  3. To share information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with government agencies and the private sector

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CISA plays a critical role in incident response by providing cybersecurity guidance and assistance to government agencies and private sector organizations, coordinating incident response activities across government agencies and the private sector, and sharing information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with government agencies and the private sector.

Which of the following is a common type of cyber incident that government agencies face?

  1. Malware attacks

  2. Phishing attacks

  3. DDoS attacks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government agencies face a variety of cyber incidents, including malware attacks, phishing attacks, DDoS attacks, and other types of cyber attacks.

What is the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in incident response?

  1. To provide disaster relief and assistance to government agencies and communities affected by cyber incidents

  2. To coordinate incident response activities across government agencies and the private sector

  3. To share information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with government agencies and the private sector

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FEMA plays a role in incident response by providing disaster relief and assistance to government agencies and communities affected by cyber incidents.

Which of the following is a key element of an effective incident response plan?

  1. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities for incident response team members

  2. A process for communicating with stakeholders during an incident

  3. A plan for recovering and restoring government operations after an incident

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An effective incident response plan should include clearly defined roles and responsibilities for incident response team members, a process for communicating with stakeholders during an incident, and a plan for recovering and restoring government operations after an incident.

What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in incident response?

  1. To provide cybersecurity guidance and assistance to government agencies and private sector organizations

  2. To coordinate incident response activities across government agencies and the private sector

  3. To share information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with government agencies and the private sector

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DHS plays a critical role in incident response by providing cybersecurity guidance and assistance to government agencies and private sector organizations, coordinating incident response activities across government agencies and the private sector, and sharing information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with government agencies and the private sector.

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by government incident response teams in coordinating their response with other agencies?

  1. Lack of shared understanding of incident response procedures

  2. Lack of communication and information sharing between agencies

  3. Lack of resources and expertise in incident response

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government incident response teams often face challenges in coordinating their response with other agencies due to lack of shared understanding of incident response procedures, lack of communication and information sharing between agencies, and lack of resources and expertise in incident response.

What is the role of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in incident response?

  1. To provide oversight and accountability for government incident response activities

  2. To conduct audits and investigations of government incident response programs

  3. To make recommendations to improve government incident response capabilities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GAO plays a role in incident response by providing oversight and accountability for government incident response activities, conducting audits and investigations of government incident response programs, and making recommendations to improve government incident response capabilities.

Which of the following is a key component of an effective incident recovery plan?

  1. A process for restoring government operations to normal

  2. A plan for communicating with stakeholders during the recovery process

  3. A plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the incident response and recovery efforts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An effective incident recovery plan should include a process for restoring government operations to normal, a plan for communicating with stakeholders during the recovery process, and a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the incident response and recovery efforts.

What is the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in incident response?

  1. To provide guidance and oversight for government incident response activities

  2. To develop and maintain government-wide incident response policies and procedures

  3. To coordinate incident response activities across government agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The OMB plays a role in incident response by providing guidance and oversight for government incident response activities, developing and maintaining government-wide incident response policies and procedures, and coordinating incident response activities across government agencies.

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by government incident response teams in sharing information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with other agencies?

  1. Lack of trust and cooperation between agencies

  2. Lack of standardized information sharing mechanisms

  3. Lack of resources and expertise in information sharing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government incident response teams often face challenges in sharing information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities with other agencies due to lack of trust and cooperation between agencies, lack of standardized information sharing mechanisms, and lack of resources and expertise in information sharing.

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