200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
An organization has implemented a new password policy requiring 12-character passwords with complexity. Which risk treatment option is this an example of?
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Risk mitigation
Implementing controls to reduce risk is mitigation.
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Risk mitigation
Why this is correct
Implementing password policy reduces the likelihood of unauthorized access.
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Risk transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer involves sharing risk with a third party, like insurance.
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Risk acceptance
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance means no action is taken.
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Risk avoidance
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance means eliminating the activity that causes risk.
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