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Cyber Priv FA3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Under HIPAA, covered entities must notify affected individuals without unreasonable delay. | True |
| Which organizations must comply with HIPAA breach notification rules? | Hospitals, Health insurance companies, Healthcare clearinghouses |
| A phishing campaign successfully tricks employees into clicking malicious links. Which immediate step is best? | Containment |
| A ransomware attack encrypts a company’s HR system. Employees cannot work. What should the organization do first? | Contain the affected HR system |
| If a hacker uses fake “Bank Login” emails to steal credentials, what ETSI indicator is this? | Phishing |
| A company that encrypts sensitive data but still gets breached is not legally required to notify authorities under any law. | False |
| Which IRP step is critical for maintaining evidence integrity in potential legal investigations? | Identification and containment |
| ETSI incident indicators are only applicable in Europe and have no global relevance. | False |
| In the Equifax breach, stolen data included credit card details and Social Security numbers. | True |
| Which are common consequences of poor breach notification? | Regulatory fines, Loss of customer trust, Litigation costs |
| Which breach led to the exposure of 500 million hotel guest records, including passport details? | Marriott |
| A company immediately notifies customers about a suspected breach even before confirming it. This may cause panic but fulfills notification duties. | True |
| Which breach case showed that acquisition due diligence should include cybersecurity checks? | Marriott |
| What is the main purpose of incident assessment? | Determine scope, impact, and severity |
| An organization creates policies, forms a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), and trains employees. Which IRP phase does this represent? | Preparation |
| In breach response, what role does public relations (PR) play? | Managing external communications |
| Which Philippine authority enforces data privacy regulations and breach notifications? | National Privacy Commission |
| Which of the following are responsibilities of Data Protection Authorities (DPAs)? | |
| A bank notifies customers within 24 hours of detecting unauthorized ATM withdrawals. This demonstrates strong compliance with incident response. | True |
| An organization implementing phishing awareness training after an attack is practicing “Lessons Learned.” | True |
| A company hires a digital forensics team to analyze a breached database. Which phase of IRP is this? | Identification and Investigation |
| After containment, which step involves ensuring malware remnants are fully removed? | Eradication |
| An online shopping site was hacked, and stolen card details were sold on the dark web. Which ETSI indicator best applies? | Intrusion |
| Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act (DPA 2012), who must organizations notify during a major breach? | National Privacy Commission and affected individuals |
| A phishing email campaign should be classified as an intrusion in ETSI categories. | False |
| A company creates an incident logbook documenting actions during a breach. This practice belongs to which IRP phase? | Identification and Containment |
| A delay of several years in notifying users about stolen account credentials characterizes which case? | Yahoo |
| Which laws mandate breach notification obligations? | GDPR, HIPAA, Philippine DPA 2012 |
| An attacker modifies DNS records to redirect users to fake sites. Which ETSI indicator best applies? | Website Forgery |
| Which breach case demonstrates the importance of encryption of sensitive fields like passport numbers? | Marriott |
| Which of the following penalties was imposed on Equifax for its delayed breach notification? | Up to $700 million settlement |
| A phishing email campaign should be classified as an intrusion in ETSI categories. | False |
| A financial firm discovers hackers exploiting an unpatched vulnerability. What must be done after containment? | Eradicate the root cause |
| Which breach highlighted vulnerabilities in web applications through malicious JavaScript? | British Airways |
| Which breach response step can be legally required across GDPR, HIPAA, and DPA 2012? | Breach notification to regulators and affected individuals |
| A company tests its breach notification procedures by running a simulation. This falls under which IRP phase? | Preparation |
| A company hires a digital forensics team to analyze a breached database. Which phase of IRP is this? | Identification and Investigation |
| In breach notifications under the Philippine DPA 2012, which information must be provided? | Measures taken by the organization |
| Which ETSI indicator involves overwhelming a server with traffic to disrupt services? | DoS Attack |
| Which actions are part of the Containment phase in IRP? | Isolating affected systems; Blocking malicious IP addresses |
| Which IRP phase includes determining whether the event is a true security incident or a false alarm? | Identification |
| Which of the following are responsibilities of Data Protection Authorities (DPAs)? | Impose fines and penalties |
| What activities should organizations perform during the Preparation phase of IRP? | Draft incident response policies; Establish CSIRT teams; Conduct training and simulations |
| Which IRP phase ensures continuity of critical operations while incidents are addressed? | Containment |
| Failing to patch known vulnerabilities is an example of poor preparation in IRP. | True |
| Which IRP phase involves revising security controls after analyzing what went wrong? | Lessons Learned |
| Which steps ensure legal compliance in breach response? | Timely notification to regulators; Providing mitigation advice to victims; Documenting all actions taken |
| Which factor worsened Yahoo’s response to its breach? | Delay in disclosure to users |
| An attacker modifies DNS records to redirect users to fake sites. Which ETSI indicator best applies? | Website Forgery |
| What is the main lesson from the Equifax breach? | Patch systems promptly and notify quickly |
| If an organization keeps a detailed incident response log, it can be used as legal evidence later. | True |
| A company that encrypts sensitive data but still gets breached is not legally required to notify authorities under any law. | False |
| Which laws mandate breach notification obligations? | GDPR; HIPAA; Philippine DPA 2012 |
| Incident response plans should be tested annually or biannually to remain effective. | True |
| Which IRP step would involve reimaging systems and reinstalling clean applications? | Recovery |
| A bank notifies customers within 24 hours of detecting unauthorized ATM withdrawals. This demonstrates strong compliance with incident response. | True |
| A company encrypts sensitive databases, so even if breached, it may not need to notify authorities under GDPR. | True |
| A university suffers ransomware but recovers from backup. Which ETSI indicator applies? | Malware |
| Which Philippine regulation obliges companies to submit a breach notification within 72 hours? | DPA 2012 |
| An effective IRP requires coordination between technical teams, legal counsel, and communication staff. | True |
| A company failing to notify DPAs within 72 hours under GDPR may face heavy fines. | True |
| What is the most important factor in successful breach notifications? | Timeliness and accuracy of disclosure |
| The Philippine Data Privacy Act allows organizations to completely skip reporting if only 10 people are affected, even if sensitive data was stolen. | False |
| A company delays breach notification because it fears reputational harm. This complies with GDPR. | False |
| Which incident response best practice reduces downtime for critical services? | Maintain redundant systems for continuity |
| Which IRP phase ensures that chain of custody is preserved for evidence during forensic investigations? | Identification |
| A hospital ransomware attack encrypted patient files, but the hospital refused to notify regulators because backups restored data. This action is compliant with HIPAA. | False |
| Which of the following were highlighted as ETSI Security Incident Indicators? | Website Defacement |
| During an incident, the security team isolates affected servers to prevent further spread. This represents which IRP phase? | Containment |
| Which IRP step ensures systems are monitored after recovery to detect recurrence? | Post-Recovery Monitoring |
| Which factors determine whether a breach must be reported? | Number of individuals affected, Sensitivity of data exposed, Likelihood of harm |
| What is the main role of a DPA in breach cases? | Investigating and enforcing compliance |
| Which law emphasizes consumer rights to know, delete, and opt-out after a breach? | CCPA |
| Which law requires notification of a data breach to a supervisory authority within 72 hours? | GDPR |
| A company uses “tabletop exercises” to test its IRP. This technique belongs to which stage? | Preparation |
| Which breach taught the industry about risks in credit-reporting infrastructures? | Equifax |
| A Philippine hospital loses unencrypted laptops containing patient records. Which step must follow immediately after containment? | Notify NPC and affected patients |
| Reinstalling clean software | Restoring data from verified backups, Monitoring for re-infection, Reinstalling clean software |
| A retail company in California experiences a breach affecting customer names and addresses. Which law applies primarily? | CCPA |
| Which best practices apply during the Lessons Learned phase? | Update security policies; Revise training programs; Analyze logs and response effectiveness |
| An organization’s systems are patched, but attackers return because stolen credentials weren’t revoked. Which IRP failure occurred? | Eradication |
| If hackers replace a company website with political propaganda, what ETSI indicator is this? | Website Defacement |
| Which breach involved attackers injecting malicious scripts into an airline’s website to capture card details? | British Airways |
| Which breach revealed the risk of using third-party scripts for payments? | British Airways |
| If an organization contains a breach but does not conduct forensic analysis, the IRP is still complete. | False |
| Which IRP step involves removing unauthorized accounts created during a breach? | Eradication |
| Which body oversees breach notifications under GDPR? | Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) |
| Which are examples of Eradication activities? | Removing malware; Deleting unauthorized user accounts; Applying security patches |
| An organization using tabletop exercises to simulate attacks is engaging in proactive preparation. | True |
| Which IRP phase comes right after eradication? | Recovery |
| Which regulation specifically protects U.S. healthcare patient records during incidents? | HIPAA |
| Under HIPAA, media outlets must be informed if a breach affects more than 500 people. | True |
| A hospital’s database is breached, exposing patient medical records. Which initial step in the Incident Response Plan (IRP) must be taken first? | Identify and analyze the breach source |