ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A security consultant is evaluating a vendor's security practices before signing a contract. The consultant reviews the vendor's security policies, incident response plans, and conducts background checks on key personnel. This activity 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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Due diligence
Due diligence involves investigating and verifying security practices before making a decision, such as vendor risk assessment.
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
Risk avoidance would mean not engaging with the vendor at all.
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Due care
Why it's wrong here
Due care is the minimum standard of care, not the investigative process.
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Due diligence
Why this is correct
Correct. This is a thorough investigation to ensure security.
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Risk mitigation
Why it's wrong here
Risk mitigation involves implementing controls to reduce risk, not just investigating.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Due diligence
Due diligence is the process of systematically reviewing and verifying information, policies, and procedures to identify and manage risks before making a decision or taking an action in an IT or security context.
Key term
Incident
An incident is a security event that violates an organization's policies or threatens its data, systems, or operations, requiring a structured response.
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