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SY0-701 · Question #963
An organization is evaluating the cost of licensing a new solution to prevent ransomware. Which of the following is the most helpful in making this decision?
The correct answer is A. ALE. Annual Loss Expectancy (ALE) estimates the yearly financial impact of a risk, helping the organization compare the potential cost of ransomware incidents against the cost of licensing the prevention solution.
Submitted by haruto_sh· Mar 6, 2026Security program management and oversight
Question
An organization is evaluating the cost of licensing a new solution to prevent ransomware. Which of the following is the most helpful in making this decision?
Options
- AALE
- BSLE
- CRTO
- DARO
How the community answered
(60 responses)- A90% (54)
- B2% (1)
- C7% (4)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Annual Loss Expectancy (ALE) estimates the yearly financial impact of a risk, helping the organization compare the potential cost of ransomware incidents against the cost of licensing the prevention solution.
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