Which element is included in an incident response plan as stated in NIST.SP800-617

The correct answer is D. approval of senior management. Having the approval and support of senior management is a crucial aspect of an effective incident response plan. It ensures that the incident response strategy aligns with the organization's overall objectives, policies, and resources. Senior management's endorsement is essential

Submitted by javi_es· Mar 6, 2026Security Policies and Procedures

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Asecurity of sensitive information
Bindividual approach to incident response
Cconsistent threat identification
Dapproval of senior management

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A
4% (1)
C
9% (2)
D
87% (20)

Explanation

Having the approval and support of senior management is a crucial aspect of an effective incident response plan. It ensures that the incident response strategy aligns with the organization's overall objectives, policies, and resources. Senior management's endorsement is essential for allocating necessary resources, defining responsibilities, establishing procedures, and authorizing actions required during incident response activities.

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