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CISM · Question #583
Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when developing an incident classification approach?
The correct answer is A. Ensuring classification levels are aligned to organizational risk. Aligning classification levels to organizational risk ensures that incidents are prioritized and handled according to their potential impact, enabling an effective and risk-based incident response strategy.
Submitted by daniela_cl· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Incident Management
Question
Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when developing an incident classification approach?
Options
- AEnsuring classification levels are aligned to organizational risk
- BLeveraging automation tools to develop criteria
- CAdopting industry best practices for classification
- DObtaining senior management approval
How the community answered
(49 responses)- A84% (41)
- B10% (5)
- C2% (1)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
Aligning classification levels to organizational risk ensures that incidents are prioritized and handled according to their potential impact, enabling an effective and risk-based incident response strategy.
Topics
#Incident Classification#Risk Alignment#Incident Management Process
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