Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Cybersecurity Practice Test

Which step in the incident response process involves analyzing the situation to prevent future incidents?

1. Preparation

2. Lessons learned

3. Eradication

4. Containment

The correct answer is: Lessons learned

The process of analyzing a situation after an incident to prevent future occurrences is captured in the step known as "lessons learned." This stage is critical as it allows organizations to review and evaluate the incident response process and its effectiveness. During this phase, teams assess what happened, what was done correctly, what could have been improved, and how the organization can enhance its security posture moving forward. By systematically identifying the strengths and weaknesses revealed during an incident, organizations can develop better tools, processes, and training programs. This reflection not only helps in refining the incident response plan but also informs staff training and overall security strategy, making it a proactive step towards safeguarding the organization from similar incidents in the future. Preparation involves setting up policies, tools, and training to prepare for potential incidents but does not cover analysis of past situations. Eradication focuses on removing the threat from the environment, while containment deals with limiting the damage during an ongoing incident, both of which do not encompass post-incident analysis for future prevention.