Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 987

The categorization of incidents is MOST important for evaluating which of the following?

Answer options

• A. Appropriate communication channels
• B. Risk severity and incident priority
• C. Allocation of needed resources
• D. Response and containment requirements

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Classifying incidents is crucial for assessing the risk severity and incident priority, as it helps organizations prioritize their response. The other options, while important aspects of incident management, do not directly relate to the evaluation of incident categorization as effectively as option B.