Within a CSMS, the activity of grouping identified risks by severity and likelihood so resources can be prioritized is referred to as risk:
A.Classification
B.Transference
C.Obfuscation
D.Capitalization
Why A is correct
Risk classification organizes identified risks by attributes such as severity and likelihood, enabling prioritized treatment. IEC 62443-2-1 treats identification and classification as early CSMS steps feeding countermeasure decisions. Clear classification prevents misallocation of limited OT security resources.
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A CSMS classifies a risk as high likelihood and high consequence. The classification's main purpose in the next CSMS step is to: