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Which type of system is MOST effective for prioritizing cyber incidents based on impact and tracking them until they are closed?

The correct answer is B. Security information and event management (SIEM). A SIEM system is most effective for prioritizing cyber incidents based on impact and tracking them until closure. It aggregates and correlates security event data from multiple sources, assigns severity levels, and provides centralized visibility and case management to support ef

Submitted by neha2k· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Incident Management

Question

Which type of system is MOST effective for prioritizing cyber incidents based on impact and tracking them until they are closed?

Options

  • AExtended detection and response (XDR)
  • BSecurity information and event management (SIEM)
  • CNetwork intrusion detection system (NIDS)
  • DEndpoint detection and response (EDR)

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    7% (3)
  • B
    88% (37)
  • D
    5% (2)

Explanation

A SIEM system is most effective for prioritizing cyber incidents based on impact and tracking them until closure. It aggregates and correlates security event data from multiple sources, assigns severity levels, and provides centralized visibility and case management to support effective incident response and resolution.

Topics

#Incident Management#SIEM#Security Operations#Incident Prioritization

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