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Market research demonstrates that during a critical security incident, the effectiveness of an organization\'s response is heavily influenced by the clarity of roles and responsibilities within the incident response team. Imagine a scenario where a sophisticated ransomware attack has encrypted a significant portion of a company\'s customer database. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is technically adept and present at the scene, while the designated Incident Response Team Lead is currently off-site and unreachable due to network disruptions. The IT Security Manager, who reports to the CTO, is also present and has a good understanding of the incident response plan. Considering the immediate need for action to contain the breach and begin recovery, which of the following approaches best reflects professional incident response practices?
The Incident Response Team Lead, upon regaining connectivity, immediately assumes command and directs the response based on the established incident response plan, delegating tasks to the IT Security Manager and other team members as per their defined roles.
The Chief Technology Officer, due to their technical expertise and seniority, takes immediate charge of the incident response, directing technical containment and recovery efforts without waiting for the designated Incident Response Team Lead.
The IT Security Manager, recognizing the urgency and the unavailability of the Incident Response Team Lead, proactively initiates containment and recovery actions based on their understanding of the incident response plan, seeking guidance from the CTO as needed.
All available IT personnel are instructed to immediately begin attempting to decrypt files and restore systems from backups, with tasks being assigned on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure rapid action.

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