An organization with a large computer network identified a potential cyber security threat. Although certain measures were implemented to avoid the risk, the cyber security threat occurs. The measures

Question

Options

• ADevelop an efficient network protection solution quickly to mitigate the risk.
• BEscalate the case to the risk manager and wait for their instructions.
• CConduct an analysis to determine the root cause of the failed response.
• DApply a work around to eliminate or mitigate the impact of the threat.

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  12% (5)
• D
  81% (34)

Explanation

When a risk occurs and the planned response only partially succeeds, and a new unforeseen risk emerges, a workaround is the correct tool. A workaround is an unplanned response developed in real time to deal with risks that were not previously identified or whose responses were insufficient. As the risk owner, this person has the authority and responsibility to act immediately. Option A (developing a long-term protection solution) is too slow for an active, unfolding threat. Option B (escalating and waiting) is passive and may allow the situation to worsen before any action is taken. Option C (root cause analysis) is valuable but is a post-incident activity-the immediate priority is to contain or mitigate the active impact.

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