Free CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Practice Question

An organization's IT department has noticed an unusual increase in outbound network traffic and several user accounts originating from a single IP address. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate action to perform FIRST in order to begin the incident response process?

  • Gather all relevant logs and artifacts related to the abnormal activity and ensure they are securely stored

  • Shut down the organization's internet connection to stop the outflow of data

  • Contact law enforcement to report an ongoing cyberattack and seek guidance

  • Immediately isolate the affected systems from the network to prevent further unauthorized access

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CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 / 
Incident Response and Management
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