Isaca Exam CISM Topic 4 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CISM exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 4

[All CISM Questions]

Identifying which of the following BEST enables a cyberattack to be contained?

AThe vulnerability exploited by the attack

BThe segment targeted by the attack

CThe IP address of the computer that launched the attack

DThe threat actor that initiated the attack

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: B

by Francesco at Feb 06, 2025, 04:54 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium CISM Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Phung

2 months ago

Haha, this is a tough one! Guess I'll have to go with the 'IP address of the computer that launched the attack' - it's like trying to catch a cyber-criminal with their digital fingerprints!

upvoted 0 times

Gary

1 months ago

I agree, knowing the IP address can help track down the attacker.

upvoted 0 times

...

Daren

2 months ago

I think the vulnerability exploited is crucial for containment.

upvoted 0 times

...

Rickie

2 months ago

I see your point, but I think D) The threat actor that initiated the attack is crucial for containing the attack as well, so we can prevent future attacks from the same actor.

upvoted 0 times

...

Audra

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's B) The segment targeted by the attack because containing the attack involves isolating the affected segment.

upvoted 0 times

...

Cecil

2 months ago

Hmm, I'd have to say A. The vulnerability exploited is the root cause, so addressing that should be the priority for containment.

upvoted 0 times

Barbra

2 months ago

Yes, understanding the weakness that was exploited is crucial for effective containment.

upvoted 0 times

...

France

2 months ago

I agree, focusing on the vulnerability is key to containing the cyberattack.

upvoted 0 times

...

Armando

3 months ago

I'm going with D. Knowing the threat actor behind the attack would give us valuable insights to prevent future incidents.

upvoted 0 times

...

Meaghan

3 months ago

I think the answer is A) The vulnerability exploited by the attack.

upvoted 0 times

...

Abraham

3 months ago

C seems like the right answer to me. If we can identify the IP address of the attacking computer, we can block that specific source and stop the attack.

upvoted 0 times

Carylon

1 months ago

C) The IP address of the computer that launched the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Dalene

1 months ago

Agreed, blocking the source is key.

upvoted 0 times

...

Gaston

1 months ago

C) The IP address of the computer that launched the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Von

1 months ago

Identifying the IP address is crucial for containment.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lou

1 months ago

D) The threat actor that initiated the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Peggy

1 months ago

C) The IP address of the computer that launched the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Adrianna

2 months ago

D) The threat actor that initiated the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Ira

2 months ago

B) The segment targeted by the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Hector

2 months ago

C) The IP address of the computer that launched the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Daron

2 months ago

B) The segment targeted by the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Tamesha

2 months ago

A) The vulnerability exploited by the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Tuyet

2 months ago

A) The vulnerability exploited by the attack

upvoted 0 times

...

Lynelle

3 months ago

I think the answer is B. The segment targeted by the attack would be the key to containing the attack, as it would allow us to isolate and mitigate the affected area.

upvoted 0 times