CISM Information Security Risk Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of risk mitigation controls? (Choose two.)
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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Enforcing least privilege access controls
Options A and B are correct. Enforcing least privilege access controls reduces the risk by limiting user permissions, and implementing intrusion detection systems mitigates risk by detecting and alerting on threats. Option C (discontinuing a high-risk business process) is risk avoidance, option D (purchasing cyber insurance) is risk transfer, and option E (accepting the risk in a formal statement) is risk acceptance.
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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Enforcing least privilege access controls
Why this is correct
Access controls reduce the likelihood of unauthorized access.
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Implementing intrusion detection systems
Why this is correct
IDS helps detect and respond to threats, reducing likelihood or impact.
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Discontinuing a high-risk business process
Why it's wrong here
Discontinuation is avoidance, not mitigation.
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Purchasing cyber insurance
Why it's wrong here
Insurance transfers financial risk.
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Accepting the risk in a formal statement
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance is not mitigation.
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