Which of the following is MOST important to ensuring an incident response team has the necessary authorization to perform its role?

The correct answer is C. A charter endorsed by the security steering committee. The most important factor in ensuring an incident response team has the necessary authorization to perform its role is a charter endorsed by the security steering committee. A charter formally defines the team's responsibilities, authority, and scope of actions, providing the…

Submitted by rohit_dlh· Apr 18, 2026Incident Management

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AApproved job descriptions
BBoard-approved security strategy
CA charter endorsed by the security steering committee
DSenior management representation on the team

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B
4% (1)
C
96% (22)

Explanation

The most important factor in ensuring an incident response team has the necessary authorization to perform its role is a charter endorsed by the security steering committee. A charter formally defines the team's responsibilities, authority, and scope of actions, providing the necessary backing to act effectively during incidents.

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#Incident Response Team#Team Charter#Authorization#Incident Management Planning

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