CRISC Risk Response and Mitigation Practice Question
A new privacy regulation requires that all personal data be encrypted at rest. The current systems lack encryption. The cost to implement encryption is moderate, and the risk of non-compliance is high. 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 by implementing encryption
(Mitigate by implementing encryption) is the most appropriate risk response because it directly addresses the risk of non-compliance with the privacy regulation by applying a moderate-cost control. The high risk of non-compliance makes acceptance (B) unsuitable; avoidance (C) by discontinuing processing is overly drastic and not cost-effective; and transfer (D) via insurance does not fulfill the regulatory requirement to encrypt at rest.
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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Mitigate by implementing encryption
Why this is correct
Encryption directly addresses the vulnerability.
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Accept the risk
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance would violate the regulation.
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Avoid by discontinuing data processing
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance is drastic and may not be necessary.
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Transfer via cyber insurance
Why it's wrong here
Insurance does not prevent the regulatory violation.
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