Michael’s actions reflect crime scene control, a foundational first-response principle in the ECIH forensic readiness module. Securing the area, preventing unauthorized access, and avoiding system changes preserve evidence integrity.

Option C is correct because his primary objective is to secure and evaluate the digital crime scene before evidence collection begins. ECIH stresses that scene control prevents contamination, tampering, and accidental evidence destruction.

Options A, B, and D may follow but are not the immediate objective.