ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A company implements a new firewall and intrusion detection system to reduce the risk of network breaches. This is an example of:
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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Risk mitigation
Risk mitigation involves implementing controls to reduce the likelihood or impact of a risk.
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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Risk avoidance
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance would mean not using the network.
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Risk acceptance
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance does not involve implementing controls.
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Risk transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer would involve insurance or outsourcing.
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Risk mitigation
Why this is correct
Correct. Controls are put in place to mitigate risk.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Intrusion Detection System
An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a security tool that monitors network traffic or system activities for malicious actions or policy violations and sends alerts to administrators.
Key term
Firewall
A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules to protect trusted internal networks from untrusted external networks.
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