During a quarterly security drill, an organization runs a hands-on cyberattack simulation that recreates a realistic ransomware outbreak affecting several systems. Which primary objective does this type of simulation serve in the context of incident-response training?
To test the effectiveness of the incident response plan and train the team.
To deploy new security tools within the IT infrastructure.
To ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
To identify and patch vulnerabilities within the organization's network.
A simulation exercise is a hands-on activity designed to test an organization's incident-response plan and team. It closely mirrors a real-world scenario to assess how well the team can detect, respond to, and minimize the impact of security threats. The correct answer is to test the effectiveness of the incident-response plan and train the team, as this directly addresses the practice's role in both evaluation and training. Other goals such as patching vulnerabilities, proving regulatory compliance, or deploying new tools are not the central focus of simulation exercises, which concentrate on response capability rather than prevention or infrastructure changes.
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