SDSI Risk Events And Requirements Practice Question
During a risk assessment, which THREE factors are considered critical for determining the design requirements of a secure infrastructure? (Choose three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Regulatory and compliance requirements
Regulatory requirements, threat landscape, and business criticality are the three fundamental pillars for any security design requirement gathering process.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Regulatory and compliance requirements
Why this is correct
Drives the minimum security control standards.
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Office physical location and square footage
Why it's wrong here
Physical layout has minimal impact on logical security design.
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Current threat intelligence and landscape
Why this is correct
Identifies the types of attacks the design must defend against.
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Employee headcount and department budget
Why it's wrong here
Not a primary driver for security design efficacy.
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Criticality of business data and assets
Why this is correct
Determines the level of investment and control rigor.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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