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CISM · Question #192

Which of the following BEST enables users to recover from ransomware or malware attacks?

The correct answer is A. Frequent system backups. The best way to enable users to recover from ransomware or malware attacks is through frequent system backups. Regular backups ensure that, in the event of an attack, users can restore their systems and data to a point before the infection, minimizing data loss and downtime.

Submitted by klara.se· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Incident Management

Question

Which of the following BEST enables users to recover from ransomware or malware attacks?

Options

  • AFrequent system backups
  • BEnd-user awareness training
  • CIncident response plans
  • DRegular antivirus updates

How the community answered

(54 responses)
  • A
    89% (48)
  • B
    7% (4)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

The best way to enable users to recover from ransomware or malware attacks is through frequent system backups. Regular backups ensure that, in the event of an attack, users can restore their systems and data to a point before the infection, minimizing data loss and downtime.

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#Data Recovery#Incident Recovery#Backups#Business Continuity

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