A cybersecurity analyst is drafting the final incident response report after a major data breach. When writing the recommendations section, what should be the PRIMARY focus?
Providing steps for immediate containment and proposing long-term actions to prevent a recurrence.
Detailing only the technical indicators of compromise (IoCs) for future signature-based detection.
Assigning responsibility to the specific individuals or departments at fault for the security lapse.
Calculating the total financial cost of the incident to justify future security spending.
The primary focus of the recommendations section in an incident response report should be twofold: to provide actionable steps for immediate containment and recovery, and to suggest long-term strategic changes to prevent future incidents. This comprehensive approach ensures that the organization not only resolves the current issue but also improves its overall security posture. While calculating costs, identifying IoCs, and assigning responsibility are parts of the broader incident response process, the core purpose of the recommendations is to guide corrective and preventive actions.
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