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CRISC · Question #596

Which of the following is the BEST way to mitigate the risk associated with fraudulent use of an enterprise's brand on Internet sites?

The correct answer is C. Scanning the Internet to search for unauthorized usage. To mitigate the risk of fraudulent use of an enterprise's brand on the Internet, the best approach is proactively scanning the Internet to detect and identify unauthorized usage. This allows the organization to discover infringing sites or content and take appropriate legal or…

Submitted by the_admin· Apr 18, 2026Risk Response and Reporting

Question

Which of the following is the BEST way to mitigate the risk associated with fraudulent use of an enterprise's brand on Internet sites?

Options

  • AUtilizing data loss prevention (DLP) technology
  • BMonitoring the enterprise's use of the Internet
  • CScanning the Internet to search for unauthorized usage
  • DDeveloping training and awareness campaigns

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    8% (3)
  • C
    73% (29)
  • D
    15% (6)

Why each option

To mitigate the risk of fraudulent use of an enterprise's brand on the Internet, the best approach is proactively scanning the Internet to detect and identify unauthorized usage. This allows the organization to discover infringing sites or content and take appropriate legal or technical action.

AUtilizing data loss prevention (DLP) technology

Data loss prevention (DLP) technology prevents sensitive data from *leaving* the organization's controlled environment, not detecting external misuse of its brand on the wider Internet.

BMonitoring the enterprise's use of the Internet

Monitoring the enterprise's *own* use of the Internet would identify internal policy violations or outbound threats, but it does not detect unauthorized external use of its brand by third parties.

CScanning the Internet to search for unauthorized usageCorrect

Actively scanning the Internet, often referred to as digital brand protection or online brand monitoring, is the most direct and effective way to detect instances of unauthorized or fraudulent use of the enterprise's brand name, logos, or trademarks on external websites. This proactive monitoring enables the organization to identify infringements and initiate enforcement actions.

DDeveloping training and awareness campaigns

Developing training and awareness campaigns focuses on educating internal users about policies and threats, but it does not address or mitigate external fraudulent activities by malicious actors.

Concept tested: Digital brand protection

Topics

#Risk Mitigation#Brand Protection#External Threat Detection#Fraud Prevention

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