A security analyst is investigating a potential breach.
Upon gathering, documenting, and securing the evidence, which of the following actions is the NEXT step to minimize the business impact?
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A. B. C. D.D.
The NEXT step to minimize the business impact after gathering, documenting, and securing the evidence of a potential breach is to initiate the incident response plan.
An incident response plan (IRP) is a documented and organized approach to managing and responding to a security incident. It outlines the necessary steps to be taken in the event of a security incident, such as who to contact, what information to collect, and how to contain and resolve the issue.
By initiating the incident response plan, the security analyst can quickly and efficiently respond to the security incident, minimize the damage and mitigate any risks to the organization. The IRP will include a range of actions, such as containing the incident, identifying the extent of the damage, notifying relevant parties, assessing the risks and impact, and restoring normal operation.
Option A, Launch an investigation to identify the attacking host, may be a step taken during the incident response process, but it should not be the next step as it can lead to further damage or escalation of the incident.
Option C, Review lessons learned captured in the process, is also an important step to take after resolving the incident, but it should not be the next step as the priority at this stage is to contain and resolve the incident.
Option D, Remove malware and restore the system to normal operation, may also be a step taken during the incident response process, but it should not be the next step as it is important to first initiate the incident response plan to ensure the incident is handled appropriately and all necessary actions are taken.