Correct Option: B. It ensures a systematic approach, minimizing damage and recovery time
Effective incident response planning is critical in cloud environments due to the shared responsibility model. When an incident affects the CSP, cloud customers must be prepared to coordinate response activities, ensure clarity of roles, and maintain continuity of operations.
From CSA Security Guidance v4.0 – Domain 9: Incident Response:
“Organizations must establish systematic and coordinated incident response plans for cloud incidents. This helps to reduce the impact, minimize damage, and shorten recovery time. Coordination with the CSP is vital to ensure responsibilities are understood and executed.”
— Domain 9: Incident Response, CSA Security Guidance v4.0
The guidance emphasizes that preparation and communication channels with CSPs should be defined in advance, as delays in joint response can significantly increase the scope and impact of incidents.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. It eliminates the need for monitoring systems➤ Incorrect. Monitoring remains essential for detecting incidents early. Planning and monitoring serve different functions.
C. It guarantees that no incidents will occur in the future➤ No system is immune to incidents. Planning reduces impact, but does not prevent incidents entirely.
D. It reduces the frequency of security audits required➤ Audits are required based on compliance and regulatory needs, not on incident response planning.
