Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 773

Which of the following is the BEST indicator of an emerging incident?

Answer options

• A. A weakness identified within an organization's information systems
• B. Attempted patching of systems resulting in errors
• C. Customer complaints about lack of website availability
• D. A recent security incident at an industry competitor

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, indicates that customer complaints about website availability suggest a potential incident affecting service. Options A and D may indicate vulnerabilities or issues but do not directly reflect an immediate impact on users. Option B highlights a technical issue but does not necessarily signal an emerging incident.