Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason to perform regular reviews of the cybersecurity threat landscape?

The correct answer is B. To compare emerging trends with the existing organizational security posture. The primary reason to regularly review the cybersecurity threat landscape is to compare emerging threats and trends against the organization’s current security posture, allowing for proactive adjustments to defenses and risk management strategies.

Submitted by chiamaka_o· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

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Options

ATo communicate worst-case scenarios to senior management
BTo compare emerging trends with the existing organizational security posture
CTo train information security professionals to mitigate new threats
DTo identify threats from emerging technologies

How the community answered

(36 responses)

B
92% (33)
C
6% (2)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

The primary reason to regularly review the cybersecurity threat landscape is to compare emerging threats and trends against the organization’s current security posture, allowing for proactive adjustments to defenses and risk management strategies.

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#Threat Landscape#Security Posture#Risk Assessment#Emerging Threats

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