Which of the following is the BEST indicator of an effective incident management program?

The correct answer is A. Improvement in timely detection and response to incidents. The best indicator of an effective incident management program is measurable improvement in timely detection and response - this is a direct outcome measure of the program's core function. Option B (decrease in reported incidents) is a misleading metric; fewer reports can indicat

Submitted by wei.xz· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Incident Management

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Options

AImprovement in timely detection and response to incidents
BDecrease in the number of security incidents reported
CIncrease in the number of security incidents reported
DEnhanced funding and resources for incident response

How the community answered

(37 responses)

A
84% (31)
B
8% (3)
C
3% (1)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

The best indicator of an effective incident management program is measurable improvement in timely detection and response - this is a direct outcome measure of the program's core function. Option B (decrease in reported incidents) is a misleading metric; fewer reports can indicate under-reporting or suppressed security culture, not fewer incidents. Option C (increase in reported incidents) might indicate better detection or awareness but could also mean the threat environment worsened. Option D (enhanced funding) is an input, not an outcome - spending more money does not by itself demonstrate effectiveness.

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#Incident Management Metrics#Program Effectiveness#Incident Response Performance#Security Operations

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