What is the next step the engineer should take in this investigation?

A security engineer discovers that a spreadsheet containing confidential information for nine of their employees was fraudulently posted on a competitor’s website. The spreadsheet contains names, salaries, and social security numbers .

What is the next step the engineer should take in this investigation?
A . Determine if there is internal knowledge of this incident.
B . Check incoming and outgoing communications to identify spoofed emails.
C . Disconnect the network from Internet access to stop the phishing threats and regain control.
D . Engage the legal department to explore action against the competitor that posted the spreadsheet.

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Answer: D