Cyber Security Incident Management Quiz

A financial institution has detected unusual activity on its network, indicating a potential cyber attack. As the incident response lead, you need to prioritize actions to mitigate the impact. Which of the following actions should be taken first?

• Disconnect all network connections to isolate the threat.

• Monitor the activity to gather more information before taking any action.

• Notify law enforcement and wait for their instructions.

• Inform customers about the potential threat immediately.

During a cybersecurity incident, you need to coordinate with multiple teams, including IT, legal, and public relations. Develop a communication strategy that ensures all stakeholders are informed and aligned. Which of the following elements should be included in your strategy?

• Only inform the IT team to avoid unnecessary panic.

• Schedule regular updates with all teams to share progress and next steps.

• Wait until the incident is resolved before communicating with any stakeholders.

• Share all technical details with the public to maintain transparency.

A government agency is developing a cybersecurity incident response framework. The framework should include guidelines for information sharing with other agencies. Which of the following principles should guide the information-sharing process?

• Sharing all information with the public to maintain transparency.

• Sharing information only with agencies that have a need to know.

• Keeping all information confidential to avoid leaks.

• Sharing information only after the incident is fully resolved.

A healthcare organization needs to ensure that its incident response plan complies with HIPAA regulations. Which of the following actions should be taken to achieve compliance?

• Encrypting all patient data to prevent unauthorized access.

• Developing a breach notification process that meets HIPAA requirements.

• Limiting access to patient data to only healthcare providers.

• Implementing a firewall to protect the network.

A multinational corporation is developing a global incident response plan. The plan must account for different regulatory requirements in various countries. Which of the following considerations is most important for ensuring compliance?

• Implementing a one-size-fits-all approach to incident response.

• Customizing the response plan to meet the specific regulatory requirements of each country.

• Focusing only on the regulations of the country where the headquarters is located.

• Ignoring regulatory requirements and focusing solely on technical response.

You are tasked with creating a cybersecurity awareness training program for employees. The program should include real-world scenarios to help employees recognize and respond to phishing attacks. Which of the following scenarios would be most effective for this training?

• A scenario where an employee receives an email from IT asking for their password to update the system.

• A scenario where an employee receives a generic email with a link to a fake website.

• A scenario where an employee receives a personalized email from a known contact with a suspicious attachment.

• A scenario where an employee receives a spam email offering a free vacation.

An organization has experienced a ransomware attack. As part of the incident response, you need to decide whether to pay the ransom or not. Which of the following factors should be considered in making this decision?

• The amount of the ransom demanded.

• The likelihood of recovering data through other means.

• The reputation of the attackers.

• The opinion of the general public.

You are leading a team to develop a cybersecurity incident response playbook. The playbook should include detailed procedures for different types of incidents. Which of the following elements is essential for the playbook?

• A list of all employees' contact information.

• Step-by-step response procedures for various incident scenarios.

• A detailed history of past incidents.

• A glossary of technical terms.

A retail company has experienced a data breach affecting customer payment information. As part of the incident response, you need to develop a strategy for communicating with affected customers. Which of the following elements should be included in your communication strategy?

• Providing detailed technical information about the breach.

• Offering clear instructions on steps customers can take to protect themselves.

• Downplaying the severity of the breach to avoid panic.

• Waiting until the breach is fully resolved before communicating.

An organization is conducting a risk assessment to identify potential cybersecurity threats. Which of the following factors should be considered in the assessment?

• The cost of implementing security measures.

• The likelihood and impact of different types of cyber threats.

• The opinions of employees about cybersecurity.

• The organization's financial performance.