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What is the main goal of the eradication phase in cybersecurity incident response?

easy🧠 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Cybersecurity - Incident Response
What is the main goal of the eradication phase in cybersecurity incident response?
ATo back up important data before an attack
BTo remove all traces of the threat from the system
CTo monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
DTo restore system functionality after an attack
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand eradication purpose

    Eradication focuses on removing malware, vulnerabilities, or unauthorized access from affected systems.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from recovery

    Recovery is about restoring systems to normal operation, not removing threats.

  3. Final Answer:

    To remove all traces of the threat from the system -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Eradication = Remove threat [OK]
Quick Trick: Eradication means removing threats, not restoring systems [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing eradication with recovery
  • Thinking eradication includes backing up data
  • Assuming eradication is only monitoring

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