A security analyst needs to develop a solution to protect a high-value asset from an exploit like a recent zero-day attack. Which of the following best describes this risk management strategy?

The correct answer is D. Mitigate. Mitigation involves implementing technical or administrative controls to reduce the impact of an attack. For zero-day exploits, this could include installing network-based protections, enhancing monitoring, or applying threat intelligence to detect or contain potential exploit…

Submitted by carter_n· Mar 6, 2026Security operations

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AAvoid
BTransfer
CAccept
DMitigate

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A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
6% (2)
D
88% (30)

Explanation

Mitigation involves implementing technical or administrative controls to reduce the impact of an attack. For zero-day exploits, this could include installing network-based protections, enhancing monitoring, or applying threat intelligence to detect or contain potential exploit attempts.

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