Which of the following provides the MOST effective response against ransomware attacks?

The correct answer is D. Effective backup plans and processes. Ransomware encrypts an organization's data and demands payment for decryption. The most effective counter is having tested, reliable, and isolated backups - they allow restoration without paying the ransom. Automatic quarantine (A) aids containment but doesn't recover data…

Submitted by hans_de· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Incident Management

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Options

AAutomatic quarantine of systems
BThorough communication plans
CStrong password requirements
DEffective backup plans and processes

How the community answered

(55 responses)

A
4% (2)
B
11% (6)
C
5% (3)
D
80% (44)

Explanation

Ransomware encrypts an organization's data and demands payment for decryption. The most effective counter is having tested, reliable, and isolated backups - they allow restoration without paying the ransom. Automatic quarantine (A) aids containment but doesn't recover data. Communication plans (B) are important during response but don't mitigate the attack itself. Strong passwords (C) may reduce initial access vectors but do not address data recovery once ransomware is deployed.

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#Ransomware#Incident Response#Data Recovery#Backup and Restoration

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