ISC Risk Management Practice Question
An organization is concerned about 'Cloud Concentration Risk'. What is the best mitigation strategy?
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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Implement a multi-cloud strategy
Multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud strategies are the primary methods to reduce concentration risk (dependence on a single provider).
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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Move all data to a private data center
Why it's wrong here
This increases concentration risk in the private data center.
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Enable two-factor authentication
Why it's wrong here
Standard security practice, not a strategy for concentration.
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Implement a multi-cloud strategy
Why this is correct
Distributing services across multiple providers mitigates the risk of a single provider failure.
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Increase the number of security analysts
Why it's wrong here
Increases operational capacity, but not risk diversity.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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