Which of the following is the MOST significant contributor to the success of incident response efforts during a major breach?

The correct answer is B. The incident response process is regularly tested. Regular testing of the incident response process is the most significant contributor to success during a major breach. Testing ensures that team members understand their roles, coordination is effective, and procedures work as intended under real-world conditions - leading to a…

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

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Options

AThe incident response plan is aligned with the disaster recovery strategy.
BThe incident response process is regularly tested.
CIncident response processes are documented and available to staff.
DThe incident response plan clearly outlines roles and responsibilities.

How the community answered

(28 responses)

A
21% (6)
B
57% (16)
C
7% (2)
D
14% (4)

Explanation

Regular testing of the incident response process is the most significant contributor to success during a major breach. Testing ensures that team members understand their roles, coordination is effective, and procedures work as intended under real-world conditions - leading to a faster, more effective response.

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#Incident Response#IR Testing#Breach Management#Program Effectiveness

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