During a cybersecurity incident, who coordinates response efforts and decision-making?

### Why this is right The incident response manager coordinates response efforts and decision-making. The course also assigns this role responsibility for cohesive team operation and communicating with upper management and stakeholders. ### The concept Clear role boundaries help a response team coordinate. The manager provides central coordination, while other roles contribute specialist analysis, infrastructure work, legal guidance, or communications. Coordination does not mean the manager performs every task personally. ### The other options - **B. Communication officer**: manages internal and external communication, not overall response coordination. - **C. Legal and compliance officer**: addresses legal compliance and legal implications. - **D. Information technology specialist**: manages and secures information technology infrastructure. ### Terms - **Incident response manager**: the role that coordinates response efforts and decisions. - **Stakeholders**: people or groups with an interest in the incident or its handling. ### Remember The manager coordinates the response; specialist roles perform their assigned functions.