SSCP Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis Practice Question
A security team identifies a vulnerability in a web application that allows SQL injection. Which risk response strategy involves implementing input validation and parameterized queries to reduce the risk to an acceptable level?
⚠ Common exam trap
The SSCP exam often tests the distinction between risk mitigation (applying controls to reduce risk) and risk avoidance (eliminating the activity entirely), tricking candidates who think input validation removes the risk completely rather than reducing it to an acceptable level.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Risk mitigation
Risk mitigation involves applying controls to reduce the likelihood or impact of a risk to an acceptable level. Implementing input validation and parameterized queries directly addresses the SQL injection vulnerability by preventing malicious SQL from being executed, thereby reducing the risk without eliminating the application's functionality.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Risk transfer
Why it's wrong here
Transfer would involve, for example, purchasing cyber insurance.
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Risk mitigation
Why this is correct
Mitigation applies controls to reduce risk.
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Risk acceptance
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance means acknowledging the risk without additional controls.
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Risk avoidance
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance would mean not using the application at all.
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