Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 1212

During the response to a serious security breach, who is the BEST organizational staff member to communicate with external entities?

Answer options

• A. The resource designated by senior management
• B. The incident response team leader
• C. The resource specified in the incident response plan
• D. A dedicated public relations spokesperson

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the resource specified in the incident response plan is trained and prepared to handle communications during a breach. While options A, B, and D may have roles in the process, they are not specifically designated for external communications as outlined in the incident response plan.