A government agency requires publicly traded organizations to report cyber breaches within a designated time period. By law, these reports are made public. Which of the following could cause loss of…

The correct answer is B. Reputational damage. Public disclosure of a breach can undermine customer and partner trust in an organization’s ability to protect data - directly leading to loss of existing contracts and deterring future business. Reputational damage persists long after fines or oversight actions and most…

Submitted by tyler.j· Mar 6, 2026Security program management and oversight

Question

A government agency requires publicly traded organizations to report cyber breaches within a designated time period. By law, these reports are made public. Which of the following could cause loss of existing and future business for an organization after reports are published?

Options

AFines and penalties
BReputational damage
CBoard oversight
DConflicts of interest

How the community answered

(62 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
90% (56)
C
6% (4)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Public disclosure of a breach can undermine customer and partner trust in an organization’s ability to protect data - directly leading to loss of existing contracts and deterring future business. Reputational damage persists long after fines or oversight actions and most impacts revenue

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