What type of information should be shared with external stakeholders during a cybersecurity incident?
- A.No detail should ever be shared externally, regardless of legal, regulatory, and business considerations
- B.Financial estimates, headcount changes, and vendor names, kept apart from any other record or shared file
- C.Full technical detail of the breach, including credentials and passwords
- D.Information consistent with response plans, legal requirements, and organizational policies
Why D is correct
Information shared externally should be consistent with response plans, legal and regulatory requirements, and organizational policies to ensure appropriate disclosure without compromising the investigation.
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