Cyber Incident Response Quiz

What is the first phase of a typical Incident Response process?

• Eradication

• Identification

• Recovery

• Preparation

Which document primarily outlines the roles and responsibilities during a cybersecurity incident?

• Business Continuity Plan

• Incident Response Plan

• Security Policy

• User Agreement

What is the main goal of the 'Detection and Analysis' phase in incident response?

• To eliminate the threat

• To recover data

• To identify the nature of the incident

• To analyze company policies

Which framework provides a structured approach to managing cybersecurity risk?

• ISO 27001

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

• COBIT

• ITIL

In the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, what function is primarily concerned with developing and implementing safeguards to ensure delivery of critical infrastructure services?

• Identify

• Protect

• Detect

• Respond

According to the SANS Institute Incident Handler's Handbook, which step involves the containment, eradication, and recovery actions?

• Preparation

• Identification

• Remediation

• Post-Incident Activity

After a major data breach at a company, what is a primary outcome of the 'Lessons Learned' stage in the Incident Response Plan led by Kai, Michael, and Avery?

• Legal compliance

• Improvement of future response efforts

• Punishment of the attackers

• Compensation for damages

Which component of the NIST CSF involves taking action regarding a detected cybersecurity event?

• Protect

• Detect

• Respond

• Recover

Imagine a scenario where a company faces a cyberattack. What is the purpose of an Incident Response Strategy in this context?

• To define the marketing strategy post-incident

• To outline the steps for addressing and managing the aftermath of the security breach or cyberattack

• To ensure all software is updated

• To train new employees

In the context of the SANS Institute's guidelines, what is the significance of the 'Preparation' phase in incident handling?

• It involves catching the cybercriminals.

• It focuses on recovery and business continuity.

• It prepares the organization by equipping and training the incident response team.

• It is only about documenting the incident for legal purposes.