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What factors should be considered when assessing the impact of a cybersecurity risk?
A.Only the cost of replacing compromised hardware
B.Financial loss, operational disruption, reputational damage, legal consequences, and harm to individuals
C.Only the number of records affected
D.Only whether a regulatory fine would result
Why B is correct
Impact assessment should consider multiple dimensions including financial loss, operational disruption, reputational damage, legal and regulatory consequences, and potential harm to individuals.
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Where this fits in the NIST CSF exam
Profiles Risk
CSF Profiles and risk: building organizational profiles, prioritizing outcomes, and managing cybersecurity risk.
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