312-49V11 · Question #102
In the wake of a cyberattack, a large e-commerce platform experiences widespread system downtime, leading to significant financial losses and tarnished customer trust. As they scramble to regain…
The correct answer is B. System downtime. According to the CHFI v11 objectives under Computer Forensics Fundamentals, Forensic Readiness, and Incident Response Integration, forensic readiness refers to an organization's ability to efficiently collect, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence while minimizing the…
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In the wake of a cyberattack, a large e-commerce platform experiences widespread system downtime, leading to significant financial losses and tarnished customer trust. As they scramble to regain control, it becomes evident that sensitive customer data has been compromised, posing a threat to data security and the platform's reputation. Amidst the aftermath of the cyberattack on the e-commerce platform, which of the following consequences is not the result of a lack of forensic readiness?
Options
- AData manipulation, deletion, and theft
- BSystem downtime
- CLimited collaboration with legal and IT
- DInability to collect legally sound evidence
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A17% (4)
- B71% (17)
- C8% (2)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
According to the CHFI v11 objectives under Computer Forensics Fundamentals, Forensic Readiness, and Incident Response Integration, forensic readiness refers to an organization's ability to efficiently collect, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence while minimizing the cost and impact of investigations. A lack of forensic readiness primarily affects how well an organization can respond to, investigate, and legally defend itself after an incident--not whether the incident causes operational disruption. System downtime (Option B) is a direct operational impact of a cyberattack, such as a DDoS attack, ransomware infection, or system compromise. While poor preparedness may prolong recovery, downtime itself is not caused by the absence of forensic readiness; it is caused by the attack's technical and operational effects. Therefore, system downtime is not a consequence of lacking forensic readiness.
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