CGRC · Question #621
Security commensurate with the risk and the magnitude of harm resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of information. Response:
The correct answer is A. Adequate Security. The term "Adequate Security" describes security measures that are proportionate to the identified risk and the potential harm resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of information. This principle ensures that protection efforts match the signif
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Security commensurate with the risk and the magnitude of harm resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of information. Response:
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- AAdequate Security
- BSecurity Category
- CSecurity Controls
- DSecurity Categorization
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(23 responses)- A96% (22)
- B4% (1)
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The term "Adequate Security" describes security measures that are proportionate to the identified risk and the potential harm resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of information. This principle ensures that protection efforts match the significance of the assets being protected.
Adequate Security refers to the level of security measures implemented that are appropriate and proportional to the identified risk and the potential magnitude of harm that could result from a breach or compromise of information. It means applying enough security, but not necessarily excessive security, to protect information effectively.
Security Category refers to the impact level (low, moderate, high) assigned to an information system based on the potential impact of a breach on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Security Controls are the specific safeguards or countermeasures employed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.
Security Categorization is the process of determining the security category for an information system, based on an impact analysis.
Concept tested: Definition of Adequate Security
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/adequate_security
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