CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Incident Response Plans (IRPs)

The video tutorial covers the importance and structure of incident response plans (IRP), detailing how they help manage negative incidents like server failures or malware outbreaks. It explains the process of identifying incidents through indicators of compromise, the components of an IRP, and the roles and responsibilities involved. The tutorial emphasizes the need for regular testing, updating the IRP based on lessons learned, and the execution of the plan to detect, contain, and eradicate threats. Automated responses and training exercises are also discussed to ensure effective incident management.

What is the primary purpose of a disaster recovery plan?

• To prevent incidents from occurring

• To quickly restore operations after an incident

• To train employees on security protocols

• To identify potential threats

When is an incident response plan typically enacted?

• When a potential threat is identified

• When an incident is confirmed

• When a new device is added to the network

• During regular system maintenance

Which of the following could trigger an incident response?

• Regular network traffic

• Scheduled software updates

• Excessive traffic to unknown hosts

• Routine data backups

What is a key component of an incident response plan?

• A budget for security tools

• A list of potential threats

• A contact list for escalation

• A schedule for system updates

Why is it important to periodically review an incident response plan?

• To reduce the cost of security measures

• To ensure it aligns with current threats

• To increase the complexity of the plan

• To eliminate the need for training

What role do drills play in incident response planning?

• They test the effectiveness of the response plan

• They are used to train new employees only

• They help identify new threats

• They replace the need for a written plan

How can an incident response plan be improved after an incident?

• By updating the plan based on lessons learned

• By ignoring the incident details

• By increasing the response time

• By reducing the number of response steps