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What is the purpose of an Incident Response Plan (IRP) according to the text?
What is the purpose of an Incident Response Plan (IRP) according to the text?
- To define actions to take after an incident has occurred
- To define actions to take while an incident is in progress (correct)
- To increase the potential gain for an attacker
- To minimize the risk of a vulnerability being exploited
Which plan encompasses the continuation of business activities if a catastrophic event occurs?
Which plan encompasses the continuation of business activities if a catastrophic event occurs?
- Business Continuity Plan (BCP) (correct)
- Acceptance Control Approach
- Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
What is the primary goal when applying layered protections, architectural designs, and administrative controls?
What is the primary goal when applying layered protections, architectural designs, and administrative controls?
- To minimize the risk of vulnerability exploitation (correct)
- To maximize the system user's access
- To increase the attacker's potential gain
- To accept the outcome of vulnerability exploitation
In which scenario would an organization apply protections to increase the attacker's cost?
In which scenario would an organization apply protections to increase the attacker's cost?
What is the essence of the Acceptance Control Approach mentioned in the text?
What is the essence of the Acceptance Control Approach mentioned in the text?
When should an organization apply layered protections and controls?
When should an organization apply layered protections and controls?
What is the purpose of terminating a business activity according to the text?
What is the purpose of terminating a business activity according to the text?
What is the Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) used for?
What is the Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) used for?
What is the starting point to determine the single loss that would occur from a specific item according to the text?
What is the starting point to determine the single loss that would occur from a specific item according to the text?
What does Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) evaluate before deciding on a strategy?
What does Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) evaluate before deciding on a strategy?
What is the purpose of Feasibility Studies mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of Feasibility Studies mentioned in the text?
What is the number of times per year that an incident is likely to occur according to the text?
What is the number of times per year that an incident is likely to occur according to the text?
What is the formula for Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) according to the text?
What is the formula for Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Annualized Cost of the Safeguard (ACS) according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Annualized Cost of the Safeguard (ACS) according to the text?
In the context of risk controls, what is ACS an abbreviation for?
In the context of risk controls, what is ACS an abbreviation for?
What is the purpose of Benchmarking as described in the text?
What is the purpose of Benchmarking as described in the text?
What is one of the measures typically used in Benchmarking to compare practices?
What is one of the measures typically used in Benchmarking to compare practices?
What should be done after selecting and implementing a control strategy, according to the text?
What should be done after selecting and implementing a control strategy, according to the text?
What is the main purpose of the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) formula?
What is the main purpose of the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) formula?
What type of measures are generally less number-focused and more strategic than metrics-based measures?
What type of measures are generally less number-focused and more strategic than metrics-based measures?
Which of the following is NOT a metrics-based measure for security efforts?
Which of the following is NOT a metrics-based measure for security efforts?
What aspect does the Technical dimension of risk management primarily focus on?
What aspect does the Technical dimension of risk management primarily focus on?
When considering best practices for adoption in an organization, what factor should be assessed regarding resources?
When considering best practices for adoption in an organization, what factor should be assessed regarding resources?
What does the Political dimension of risk management define?
What does the Political dimension of risk management define?
What defines the quantity and nature of risk that organizations are willing to accept?
What defines the quantity and nature of risk that organizations are willing to accept?
Which term refers to the risk that has not been completely removed, shifted, or planned for?
Which term refers to the risk that has not been completely removed, shifted, or planned for?
What is one of the key issues mentioned regarding the application of benchmarking and best practices?
What is one of the key issues mentioned regarding the application of benchmarking and best practices?
What is the process of formally examining and documenting risks in information systems called?
What is the process of formally examining and documenting risks in information systems called?
What is the main purpose of baselining in information security?
What is the main purpose of baselining in information security?
What are the five strategies used to control risks that result from vulnerabilities?
What are the five strategies used to control risks that result from vulnerabilities?