100-160 Question 249
Select 3A cybersecurity analyst is responding to a data breach involving customer personally identifiable information (PII). The organization is required to comply with GDPR and HIPAA. How do compliance frameworks like these impact the incident handling process?
- A
Incident response must include proper documentation to demonstrate compliance with GDPR and HIPAA requirements.
- B
The organization is required to report the breach to the appropriate regulatory authorities within specified timeframes.
- C
Compliance frameworks dictate the specific cybersecurity tools that must be used during the incident response process.
- D
The organization may face penalties if the incident response process does not align with applicable compliance requirements.
- E
Compliance frameworks require the organization to prevent all data breaches, making them liable for any security incident.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
Compliance frameworks like GDPR and HIPAA influence incident handling by requiring specific actions such as documentation, breach notification, and adherence to legal obligations. Organizations must align their incident response processes with these frameworks to avoid penalties but are not required to use specific tools or guarantee breach prevention.
- A. Correct.
Correct: Compliance frameworks like GDPR and HIPAA require thorough documentation of the incident response process to demonstrate adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- B. Correct.
Correct: Many compliance frameworks mandate that organizations notify regulatory authorities or affected individuals within specific timeframes after a breach.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Compliance frameworks typically outline high-level requirements but do not mandate specific tools to be used during incident response.
- D. Correct.
Correct: Failure to adhere to compliance requirements during incident handling can result in penalties, such as fines or sanctions, for the organization.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Compliance frameworks do not require absolute prevention of breaches; instead, they focus on reasonable security measures and proper handling of incidents.