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CISM · Question #548

A successful breach of an organization's web application platform was detected and logged in a SIEM platform, but the security team was unaware of the event due to a large number of alerts and the…

The correct answer is D. Establish a 24/7 automated detection and notification process. Establishing a 24/7 automated detection and notification process is the best way to ensure critical events are detected and acted upon promptly, even during off-hours or when alert volumes are high. Automation helps reduce reliance on manual monitoring and improves response…

Submitted by jaden.t· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Incident Management

Question

A successful breach of an organization's web application platform was detected and logged in a SIEM platform, but the security team was unaware of the event due to a large number of alerts and the event occurred during the weekend. Which of the following is the BEST way to improve response to this type of event?

Options

  • AImplement an intrusion detection and prevention solution.
  • BConfigure the SIEM to ingest all available logs.
  • CAdd more security staff to review firewall and SIEM events.
  • DEstablish a 24/7 automated detection and notification process.

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    31% (9)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • C
    14% (4)
  • D
    48% (14)

Explanation

Establishing a 24/7 automated detection and notification process is the best way to ensure critical events are detected and acted upon promptly, even during off-hours or when alert volumes are high. Automation helps reduce reliance on manual monitoring and improves response time to high-priority incidents.

Topics

#Incident Response#Security Operations#SIEM Optimization#Automated Alerting

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