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What is the first step in assessing risk in an organization?
What is the first step in assessing risk in an organization?
- Consider the total risk for the organization
- Determine the severity of the risk
- Identify the assets that could be affected by a security event (correct)
- Make business decisions on asset protection
Which of the following is considered an asset that could be affected by a security event?
Which of the following is considered an asset that could be affected by a security event?
- Risk severity assessment reports
- Customer data stored in a database (correct)
- Historical sales data
- Employee training manuals
What should be understood about the results of a potential security threat?
What should be understood about the results of a potential security threat?
- The location of the security event
- The potential loss of data or services (correct)
- The number of employees affected
- The type of hardware owned by the organization
Why is it essential to determine the severity of a risk?
Why is it essential to determine the severity of a risk?
What factors should be considered when deciding how to deal with risk in an organization?
What factors should be considered when deciding how to deal with risk in an organization?
Why do we need to have the right security tools and processes in place for risky situations?
Why do we need to have the right security tools and processes in place for risky situations?
What is one way organizations can address the concerns related to phishing?
What is one way organizations can address the concerns related to phishing?
Instead of training users, what alternative approach can be taken to mitigate phishing risks?
Instead of training users, what alternative approach can be taken to mitigate phishing risks?
What can organizations do to reduce the risk of malware and ransomware events?
What can organizations do to reduce the risk of malware and ransomware events?
Why might some organizations choose to purchase cybersecurity insurance?
Why might some organizations choose to purchase cybersecurity insurance?
What is a suggested method to prevent security events from occurring according to the text?
What is a suggested method to prevent security events from occurring according to the text?
What is a potential threat mentioned in the text?
What is a potential threat mentioned in the text?
Who could pose a security threat according to the text?
Who could pose a security threat according to the text?
What is an example of a security risk associated with legacy systems as described in the text?
What is an example of a security risk associated with legacy systems as described in the text?
Which event involved multiple organizations due to interconnected networks?
Which event involved multiple organizations due to interconnected networks?
How can intellectual property be compromised, as discussed in the text?
How can intellectual property be compromised, as discussed in the text?
What is emphasized as an important aspect of handling application licensing?
What is emphasized as an important aspect of handling application licensing?
Who are mentioned as potential internal threats in the text?
Who are mentioned as potential internal threats in the text?
What should organizations be aware of regarding outdated systems?
What should organizations be aware of regarding outdated systems?
Why is it important for organizations to manage their software compliance effectively?
Why is it important for organizations to manage their software compliance effectively?
What could be a consequence of mishandling intellectual property within an organization?
What could be a consequence of mishandling intellectual property within an organization?
What is a potential alternative approach to mitigate phishing risks mentioned in the text?
What is a potential alternative approach to mitigate phishing risks mentioned in the text?
How can organizations reduce the risk of malware and ransomware events according to the text?
How can organizations reduce the risk of malware and ransomware events according to the text?
What is a suggested method to prevent security events from occurring, as mentioned in the text?
What is a suggested method to prevent security events from occurring, as mentioned in the text?
Why might some organizations opt to purchase cybersecurity insurance, according to the text?
Why might some organizations opt to purchase cybersecurity insurance, according to the text?
What could be a consequence of not addressing security risks in an organization effectively?
What could be a consequence of not addressing security risks in an organization effectively?
What is the importance of identifying assets in assessing risk within an organization?
What is the importance of identifying assets in assessing risk within an organization?
Why is it essential to consider the total risk for the entire organization when addressing risk?
Why is it essential to consider the total risk for the entire organization when addressing risk?
How does understanding the results of potential threats help in risk management?
How does understanding the results of potential threats help in risk management?
Why should organizations determine whether a risk has low or high severity?
Why should organizations determine whether a risk has low or high severity?
What role does knowing the risks associated with assets play in making business decisions?
What role does knowing the risks associated with assets play in making business decisions?
In what way does understanding the severity of a risk impact the security measures implemented?
In what way does understanding the severity of a risk impact the security measures implemented?
What is a potential source of security threats mentioned in the text?
What is a potential source of security threats mentioned in the text?
How can intellectual property within an organization be compromised?
How can intellectual property within an organization be compromised?
Why is it crucial for organizations to identify their intellectual property?
Why is it crucial for organizations to identify their intellectual property?
What is a risky area of concern highlighted in the text regarding organization's software compliance?
What is a risky area of concern highlighted in the text regarding organization's software compliance?
What could be a consequence of mishandling software compliance within an organization?
What could be a consequence of mishandling software compliance within an organization?
How can legacy systems pose security risks to an organization?
How can legacy systems pose security risks to an organization?
What could be a consequence of neglecting legacy system replacements?
What could be a consequence of neglecting legacy system replacements?
Why is it important for organizations to educate employees about intellectual property?
Why is it important for organizations to educate employees about intellectual property?
What is the potential risk if an organization fails to manage its software compliance effectively?
What is the potential risk if an organization fails to manage its software compliance effectively?
What aspect of intellectual property theft is highlighted in the text regarding internal threats?
What aspect of intellectual property theft is highlighted in the text regarding internal threats?
