Cyber-Risk Assessment of Security Parameters

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What is a key distinguishing factor of risk assessment in the context of cybersystems?

  • The ease of identifying and mitigating threats.
  • The potential for far-reaching impacts due to the global nature of cyberspace. (correct)
  • The lack of need for monitoring and surveillance.
  • The limited number of potential threat sources.

What is recommended as the starting point for cyber-risk assessment?

  • Listing all possible unintentional events.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of existing security measures.
  • Focusing on the assets and how they can be harmed. (correct)
  • Identifying potential threat sources.

Which of the following is NOT recommended when assessing cyber risks?

  • Focusing on unintentional or accidental causes.
  • Asking what can go wrong and how.
  • Speculating on the motivations of potential threat actors. (correct)
  • Considering an unlimited number of potential scenarios.

What distinction is made in the monitoring and review of cyber risks?

<p>Between risk monitoring and risk management monitoring. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach when assessing cyber risks?

<p>Speculating on the motivations of threat actors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when assessing potential unintentional events in cyber-risk assessment?

<p>Asking how something could happen unintentionally and what could be the cause. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the risk management principles according to ISO 31000?

<p>Risk management shall be part of organizational processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the risk management process?

<p>Risk avoidance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of communication and consultation in risk management?

<p>To provide, share, or obtain information regarding the management of risk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often is the risk assessment process typically conducted?

<p>Regularly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for communication and consultation to be continuous?

<p>It ensures stakeholders are kept informed and involved in the risk management process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one recommended approach to ensure the effectiveness of communication and consultation?

<p>Establishing a consultative team with defined responsibilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of communicating risk assessment results?

<p>To support decision-making and improve risk understanding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the risk assessment process?

<p>Risk monitoring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the context establishment step in risk assessment involve?

<p>Documenting the internal and external context relevant to the assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the external context considered in risk assessment?

<p>Organizational policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of risk treatment in the risk assessment process?

<p>To identify options for responding to risks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about risk assessment is NOT true?

<p>It is a one-time activity that occurs at the beginning of a project (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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