Which of the following responses is NOT included in the Respond (RS) function?

The Respond (RS) function in the context of cybersecurity is part of the larger framework that emphasizes an organization’s ability to effectively respond to incidents and minimize the impact of those incidents on the organization. The key activities involved in this function typically include communication of the incident, mitigation of the incident to reduce harm, and analysis to understand the event and improve future responses.

System patching, while an important aspect of cybersecurity hygiene and often part of the preparation and protection functions, does not fall within the specific activities of the Respond function. Patching is primarily aimed at fixing vulnerabilities before they are exploited in an attack, rather than being a direct response to incidents that have already occurred.

Therefore, the correct response indicates a clear understanding of the primary goals of the Respond function, which focuses on real-time incident management, rather than proactive measures like patching systems.