200-201 Security Concepts Practice Question
A company is implementing a security policy to reduce risk. Which THREE activities are examples of risk mitigation? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Implementing access controls
Risk mitigation involves implementing controls to reduce risk: patching, access controls, and encryption.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Implementing access controls
Why this is correct
Access controls limit exposure, reducing risk.
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Accepting the risk without action
Why it's wrong here
Risk acceptance is a different strategy, not mitigation.
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Encrypting sensitive data
Why this is correct
Encryption protects data, reducing impact of breaches.
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Purchasing cyber insurance
Why it's wrong here
Insurance transfers risk, not mitigates it.
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Patching vulnerabilities
Why this is correct
Patching removes known vulnerabilities, reducing risk.
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