CISM Information Security Risk Management Practice Question
A data breach has occurred exposing customer personal information. The risk manager needs to select a response to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents. Which risk response is most appropriate?
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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Mitigate the risk by implementing stronger access controls
Mitigating the risk by implementing stronger access controls directly addresses the root cause and reduces the likelihood of future breaches. Accepting the risk is inappropriate when a breach has already occurred. Transferring via insurance only covers financial loss but does not reduce likelihood. Avoiding by discontinuing online services is extreme and not immediately necessary.
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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Avoid the risk by discontinuing online services
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance is a drastic measure that may not be necessary and would impact business operations.
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Transfer the risk through cyber insurance
Why it's wrong here
Insurance transfers financial impact but does not reduce likelihood of recurrence.
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Accept the risk
Why it's wrong here
Accepting the risk does not reduce likelihood and is not appropriate after a breach.
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Mitigate the risk by implementing stronger access controls
Why this is correct
Addressing the control weakness reduces the likelihood of similar incidents.
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