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CRISC · Question #515

The risk to an organization's reputation due to a recent cybersecurity breach is PRIMARILY considered to be:

The correct answer is D. strategic risk. A cybersecurity breach damaging an organization's reputation is primarily classified as a strategic risk because it affects the organization's ability to achieve its long-term objectives and maintain stakeholder trust. Reputational damage can hinder future growth, partnerships…

Submitted by yasin.bd· Apr 18, 2026IT Risk Assessment

Question

The risk to an organization's reputation due to a recent cybersecurity breach is PRIMARILY considered to be:

Options

  • Afinancial risk.
  • Bdata risk.
  • Coperational risk.
  • Dstrategic risk.

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    9% (4)
  • C
    13% (6)
  • D
    76% (35)

Why each option

A cybersecurity breach damaging an organization's reputation is primarily classified as a strategic risk because it affects the organization's ability to achieve its long-term objectives and maintain stakeholder trust. Reputational damage can hinder future growth, partnerships, and market position.

Afinancial risk.

While reputational damage can lead to financial losses, the primary nature of a damaged reputation itself is not financial but strategic.

Bdata risk.

Data risk relates to the compromise of data itself, whereas reputational risk is the consequence of public perception post-breach.

Coperational risk.

Operational risk relates to failures in day-to-day processes, systems, or people, and while a breach is an operational failure, the *reputational* impact extends beyond operations to strategic goals.

Dstrategic risk.Correct

Reputational risk, especially stemming from a cybersecurity breach, directly impacts an organization's brand, customer trust, market standing, and ability to achieve its long-term strategic goals. It can affect future sales, partnerships, and overall viability, making it a strategic concern.

Concept tested: Types of organizational risk

Topics

#Strategic risk#Reputation risk#Risk classification#Cybersecurity impact

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