ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Security Incident Response — Question 5

The severity field of the security incident is influenced by what?

Answer options

• A. The cost of the response to the security breach
• B. The impact, urgency and priority of the incident
• C. The time taken to resolve the security incident
• D. The business value of the affected asset

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The severity of a security incident is primarily determined by the business value of the affected asset, as it reflects the potential impact on the organization. While the cost of response, urgency, and resolution time are important, they do not directly define the severity level in the same way that the asset's value does.