Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of integrating risk and security requirements in an organization's enterprise architecture (EA)?

While adherence to legal and compliance requirements is a benefit, consistent management of information assets is a broader and more fundamental outcome that enables compliance.

Reduction in test cases is a potential operational benefit, but not the primary or most strategic benefit of integrating risk/security into EA.

Establishment of digital forensic architectures is a specific security capability, but not the overall primary benefit of integrating risk and security into EA, which is about broader asset protection.

By embedding risk and security requirements directly into the enterprise architecture, an organization establishes a standardized and holistic approach to protecting all information assets. This integration leads to consistent application of security principles, controls, and risk management strategies across various systems and domains, preventing fragmented security postures and improving overall asset management.