ISC2-SSCP Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis Welcome to your ISC2-SSCP Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis 1. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis When conducting a risk assessment for a cloud-based service, which of the following factors is MOST critical in determining the potential impact of a data breach? A. The geographic location of the data centers. B. The classification levels of the data stored. C. The uptime guarantees provided by the service provider. D. The number of users accessing the service. None 2. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis In the context of security risk analysis, which of the following metrics is MOST useful for quantifying the frequency of a threat occurrence? A. Annual Loss Expectancy (ALE) B. Threat Vector Analysis (TVA) C. Asset Value (AV) D. Annual Rate of Occurrence (ARO) None 3. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis Which of the following is the MOST appropriate method for identifying vulnerabilities within a software application before it goes to production? A. Compliance auditing B. Penetration testing C. Change management D. Static code analysis None 4. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis When prioritizing risks for remediation, which of the following factors should be considered FIRST? A. The cost of implementing security controls B. The impact on organizational reputation C. The likelihood of the risk occurring D. The potential financial loss None 5. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis In the process of risk analysis, which of the following best describes the purpose of a threat model? A. To document compliance with regulatory requirements B. To identify potential vulnerabilities in system design C. To outline the potential impact of different threats D. To simulate the actions of potential attackers None 6. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of "risk transfer" in the context of risk management? A. Implementing firewall and intrusion detection systems B. Purchasing insurance to cover potential data breach costs C. Encrypting sensitive data stored on company servers D. Conducting regular security awareness training for employees None 7. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis When implementing a security information and event management (SIEM) system, which of the following is MOST crucial for effective risk monitoring? A. The storage capacity for logs B. The integration with existing security tools C. The frequency of log review D. The geographic distribution of log sources None 8. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis Which of the following best describes the role of key risk indicators (KRIs) in risk management? A. Quantifying the maximum potential loss from a risk event B. Identifying the root cause of risk events C. Measuring the effectiveness of risk response strategies D. Signaling the increasing likelihood of a risk event None 9. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis In the context of cybersecurity, "residual risk" refers to: A. The risk that remains after all controls are applied. B. The initial risk before any controls are implemented. C. The risk transferred to a third party. D. The risk accepted by senior management. None 10. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis Which of the following is a primary objective of conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BI A. A) Determining the regulatory compliance requirements for business processes B. Identifying the critical business processes and their resource dependencies C. Calculating the annual rate of occurrence for various threat scenarios D. Assessing the technical vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure None 11. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis What is the MAIN purpose of utilizing security metrics in risk management? A. To document security policies and procedures B. To justify the security budget to management C. To measure the effectiveness of security controls D. To track employee compliance with security training None 12. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis In the context of risk management, which of the following best defines "inherent risk"? A. The risk remaining after controls are applied but before any additional mitigation. B. The exposure without considering the effectiveness of existing controls. C. The risk transferred to third-party vendors. D. The potential impact of a risk after implementing compensatory controls. None 13. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis Which of the following techniques is MOST effective for identifying unknown risks in a new software development project? A. SWOT analysis B. Checklist analysis C. Delphi technique D. Root cause analysis None 14. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis When analyzing the risk associated with third-party service providers, which of the following is the MOST critical factor to consider? A. The provider's geographical location B. The financial stability of the provider C. The provider's data retention policies D. The alignment of the provider's security policies with the organization's standards None 15. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis In the process of risk identification, which of the following sources of information provides the MOST comprehensive insight into emerging cybersecurity threats? A. Industry benchmarks B. Internal audit reports C. Threat intelligence feeds D. Customer feedback None 16. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis Which of the following risk management strategies involves accepting the potential impact of a risk event as part of normal business operations? A. Avoidance B. Mitigation C. Acceptance D. Transfer None 17. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis Which of the following is an essential component of a quantitative risk analysis? A. Qualitative risk matrices B. Expert judgment C. Statistical models D. Historical incident data None 18. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis In the context of risk monitoring, which of the following indicators is MOST valuable for detecting a potential insider threat? A. Increased network traffic during off-hours B. High volumes of data transferred to external locations C. Repeated failed login attempts D. Irregular access patterns to sensitive information None 19. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis What is the PRIMARY purpose of employing risk aggregation techniques in enterprise risk management? A. To determine the total potential impact of all risks combined B. To identify the most significant individual risk C. To allocate resources for risk mitigation more effectively D. To comply with industry-specific regulatory requirements None 20. SSCP: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis When implementing a risk response plan, which of the following is MOST critical for ensuring the effectiveness of the plan? A. Senior management endorsement B. Regular training for all employees C. Continuous monitoring and review D. Alignment with industry best practices None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
