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The answer to the question is C. Risk response scenarios. This is because risk response scenarios are the predefined plans and actions that the organization will take to respond to specific types of incidents, such as cyberattacks, natural disasters, or data breaches. Risk response scenarios should be aligned with the corporate strategy, which defines the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the organization, and guides the decision-making and resource allocation processes. By aligning the risk response scenarios with the corporate strategy, the organization can ensure that the incident response plan supports the achievement of the desired outcomes and benefits, and minimizes the impact and disruption to the business operations and performance.

Risk response scenarios are the predefined plans and actions that the organization will take to respond to specific types of incidents. Risk response scenarios should be aligned with the corporate strategy, which defines the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the organization. (From CISM Manual or related resources)

References = CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, Chapter 4, Section 4.2.2, page 2111; CISM domain 4: Information security incident management [2022 update] | Infosec2; A Guide to Effective Incident Management Communications3

Information security strategy is the most important factor when defining how an information security budget should be allocated because it helps to align the security objectives and initiatives with the business goals and priorities. An information security strategy is a high-level plan that defines the vision, mission, scope, and direction of the security program, as well as the roles and responsibilities, governance structures, policies and standards, risk management approaches, and performance measurement methods. An information security strategy helps to identify and prioritize the security needs and requirements of the organization, as well as to allocate the resources and funding accordingly. An information security strategy also helps to communicate the value and benefits of security to the stakeholders and justify the security investments. Therefore, information security strategy is the correct answer.

A centralized incident response team ensures consistent communication, coordination, and a unified approach to managing incidents across the organization.

“A centralized incident response team provides a consistent and coordinated approach to incident handling and ensures that management is kept informed.”

— CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, Chapter 4: Incident Management, Section: Incident Response Organization Models*

According to the CISM Review Manual, the first step an information security manager should take when a vulnerability has been disclosed is to conduct a risk assessment to determine the likelihood and impact of the vulnerability being exploited, and the appropriate response strategy. Performing a patch update, a penetration test or an impact assessment are possible subsequent steps, but not the first one.

References = CISM Review Manual, 27th Edition, Chapter 3, Section 3.3.2, page 1331.

According to the CISM Review Manual, the primary objective when establishing a new information security program is to execute the security strategy that has been defined and approved by the senior management. The security strategy provides the direction, scope, and goals for the information security program, and aligns with the business objectives and requirements. Minimizing organizational risk, optimizing resources, and facilitating operational security are possible outcomes or benefits of the information security program, but they are not the primary objective.

References = CISM Review Manual, 27th Edition, Chapter 3, Section 3.1.1, page 1151.

 = A new regulatory requirement affecting an organization’s information security program is released. The information security manager’s first course of action should be to notify the legal department, as they are responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant laws and regulations. The legal department can advise the information security manager on how to interpret and implement the new requirement, as well as what are the potential implications and risks for the organization12.

References = 1: CISM Review Manual (Digital Version), page 271 2: CISM Review Manual (Print Version), page 271

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Redirecting the attacker’s traffic is a viable containment strategy for a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack because it helps to divert the malicious traffic away from the target server and reduce the impact of the attack. A DDoS attack is an attempt by attackers to overwhelm a server or a network with a large volume of requests or packets, preventing legitimate users from accessing the service or resource. Redirecting the attacker’s traffic is a technique that involves changing the DNS settings or routing tables to send the attacker’s traffic to another destination, such as a sinkhole, a honeypot, or a scrubbing center. A sinkhole is a server that absorbs and discards the malicious traffic. A honeypot is a decoy server that mimics the target server and collects information about the attacker’s behavior and techniques. A scrubbing center is a service that filters out the malicious traffic and forwards only the legitimate traffic to the target server. Redirecting the attacker’s traffic helps to contain the DDoS attack by reducing the load on the target server and preserving its availability and performance. Therefore, redirecting the attacker’s traffic is the correct answer.

Recovery should not begin until the eradication phase is complete, meaning all malicious activity, malware, or unauthorized access has been removed. Starting recovery too early may reintroduce threats or result in re-infection.

“Recovery begins after eradication is complete, ensuring a clean environment for restoring services.”

— CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, Chapter 4: Incident Response Lifecycle, Section: Recovery Phase*