CRISC · Question #512
Which of the following BEST mitigates reputational risk associated with disinformation campaigns against an organization?
The correct answer is B. Engaging public relations personnel to debunk false stories and publications. To best mitigate reputational risk from disinformation, an organization should proactively counter false narratives by engaging public relations experts. This directly addresses the spread of misinformation and corrects the public perception.
Question
Which of the following BEST mitigates reputational risk associated with disinformation campaigns against an organization?
Options
- AMonitoring digital platforms that disseminate inaccurate or misleading news stories
- BEngaging public relations personnel to debunk false stories and publications
- CRestricting the use of social media on corporate networks during specific hours
- DProviding awareness training to understand and manage these types of attacks
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A4% (1)
- B84% (21)
- C4% (1)
- D8% (2)
Why each option
To best mitigate reputational risk from disinformation, an organization should proactively counter false narratives by engaging public relations experts. This directly addresses the spread of misinformation and corrects the public perception.
Monitoring is a detection mechanism, but it does not actively mitigate the reputational damage once disinformation is published.
Engaging public relations personnel allows for a direct, professional, and strategic response to false stories, actively correcting misinformation and protecting the organization's public image. This proactive approach aims to control the narrative and restore trust, which is crucial for reputational risk mitigation.
Restricting internal social media use does not address external disinformation campaigns targeting the organization.
Awareness training helps employees understand threats, but public relations is specifically designed to manage external perception and reputation.
Concept tested: Reputational risk mitigation strategies
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