ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A security team is conducting a risk assessment for a new cloud application. They have identified a vulnerability in the application that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. Which three risk management strategies should they consider? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common trap is the distinction between risk acceptance and risk ignorance. Candidates mistakenly think 'doing nothing' is a valid strategy, but acceptance requires formal documentation and approval from management, not simply ignoring the risk.
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 avoidance
Risk avoidance (B) is correct because it involves eliminating the vulnerability by not deploying the cloud application or removing the vulnerable component entirely, thus preventing any possibility of unauthorized access to sensitive data. This strategy is appropriate when the risk exceeds the organization's risk appetite and cannot be effectively reduced through other means.
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 ignorance
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring risk is not a recognized risk management strategy.
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Risk avoidance
Why this is correct
Eliminating the activity that introduces the risk, such as removing the vulnerable component.
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Risk acceptance
Why it's wrong here
Accepting the risk without action is a strategy, but the question asks for three, and the other three are more proactive. However, in ISC2 CC, acceptance is also a strategy; but given the phrasing 'should consider', and typical exam focus, mitigation, transfer, and avoidance are the primary ones.
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Risk transfer
Why this is correct
Shifting the financial impact of the risk to a third party, such as through insurance.
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Risk mitigation
Why this is correct
Implementing security controls to reduce the likelihood or impact of the vulnerability.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Risk assessment
Risk assessment is the process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential threats to an organization's assets to determine the likelihood and impact of those threats, and to decide on appropriate treatment measures.
Key term
Risk
Risk is the possibility that an event or action will negatively affect an organization's ability to achieve its goals, often measured in terms of likelihood and impact.
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