Evaluating Risk Response Options: Avoidance, mitigation, sha…

Evaluating Risk Response Options: Avoidance, mitigation, sharing, and acceptance are all valid options that you should consider using (sometimes at the same time) to lower the risk level you face. The key is to use these options together; you want to balance risk and reward to maximize the benefits. These benefits can be financial or some other, perhaps difficult to quantify (for example, morale, partnerships, long-term strategy), benefit. 

Penetration Testing- Within a black-box (blind) test, as no…

Penetration Testing- Within a black-box (blind) test, as noted, the testers do not have prior access to the information regarding the organization and its infrastructure. In a double-blind test, those charged with defending the network are unaware of the testing and are tested on their ability to react and defend as if a real-world attack were taking place.

Indicators- Qualitative KPIs, then, can be measured using hi…

Indicators- Qualitative KPIs, then, can be measured using historical trend analysis, experience, expert opinion, existing internal and external environmental factors, governance, and other inputs that are not always necessarily quantifiable but exist and are important, nonetheless.Quantitative analysis uses numerical values such as dollar figures, statistical numbers, and any other hard-core numerical assignments. KPIs should be S.M.A.R.T. to be most effective.

Use the following text to answer the next two questions. Ell…

Use the following text to answer the next two questions. Ella, who is an excellent hockey player, is playing in the final game of her high school career. In the packed arena, to the sound of roaring fans, Ella easily scores three goals — until she is knocked over and injures her leg. Kedi, one of the team’s weaker players, replaces her. Kedi appears unusually confused and nervous, and has more difficulty than ever handling the puck during the game.