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Which of the following findings of a security awareness program assessment would cause the GREATEST concern to a risk practitioner?

The correct answer is D. The program uses non-customized training modules.. The greatest concern for a risk practitioner regarding a security awareness program assessment is when the program relies on non-customized training modules, as these are often ineffective.

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

Question

Which of the following findings of a security awareness program assessment would cause the GREATEST concern to a risk practitioner?

Options

  • AThe program has not decreased threat counts.
  • BThe program has not considered business impact.
  • CThe program has been significantly revised
  • DThe program uses non-customized training modules.

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    17% (5)
  • C
    10% (3)
  • D
    66% (19)

Why each option

The greatest concern for a risk practitioner regarding a security awareness program assessment is when the program relies on non-customized training modules, as these are often ineffective.

AThe program has not decreased threat counts.

The program not decreasing threat counts is an outcome, but generic training modules point to a root cause for this ineffectiveness.

BThe program has not considered business impact.

Not considering business impact during design is a flaw, but the use of generic modules directly impacts the efficacy of the delivered training content.

CThe program has been significantly revised

Significant revisions to a program can indicate adaptation and improvement, and are not inherently a cause for concern.

DThe program uses non-customized training modules.Correct

Non-customized training modules often fail to resonate with employees because they do not address the specific threats, organizational policies, technological environment, or cultural nuances of the company. This lack of relevance significantly reduces the program's effectiveness in educating employees, changing behavior, and ultimately mitigating human-related security risks, making it a major concern for a risk practitioner.

Concept tested: Security awareness program effectiveness, customization

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/operations/security-awareness-training

Topics

#Security Awareness Program#Risk Mitigation Effectiveness#Training Customization#Risk Response Evaluation

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