A Security Operations Centre (SOC) manager is informed that a database containing highly sensitive corporate...

 Role of the Data Owner:The data owner is accountable for the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data. They must be informed immediately in case of a security breach to make critical decisions about remediation and further protection.

 Why This Answer Is Correct:

The data owner determines the business impact of the breach.

They decide on necessary actions, such as notifying stakeholders or regulators.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A. Internal Audit: Ensures compliance but is not involved in operational incident handling.

C. All Executive Staff: Only informed if the incident’s scope affects business-critical functions.

D. Government Regulators: Informed only when required by law or policy after initial assessments.

 References:EC-Council emphasizes the responsibility of data owners in managing incidents affecting their assets and collaborating with response teams.