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Submitted by katya_ua· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management
Question
Which of the following is the MOST important characteristic of an effective information security metric?
Options
- AThe metric expresses residual risk relative to risk tolerance.
- BThe metric is frequently reported to senior management.
- CThe metric directly maps to an industry risk management framework.
- DThe metric compares the organization's inherent risk against its risk appetite.
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#Information Security Metrics#Risk Management#Residual Risk#Risk Tolerance