CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Risk Assessments and Treatments

The video tutorial covers the concept of risk assessment, explaining its importance in prioritizing threats against organizational assets. It discusses the process of conducting risk assessments, the types of risks involved, and the strategies for treating these risks. The tutorial emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring and evaluation of security controls to mitigate risks effectively.

What is the primary goal of a risk assessment?

• To ensure compliance with all regulations

• To eliminate all risks

• To prioritize threats against assets

• To increase organizational profits

What is a potential consequence of not being compliant with software license agreements?

• Increased productivity

• Enhanced reputation

• Fines levied against the organization

• Improved security

Why is it important to periodically review security controls?

• To comply with legal requirements

• To reduce their cost

• To increase their complexity

• To ensure they remain effective over time

Which of the following is an example of an environmental risk?

• Insider threat

• Malware infection

• Hurricane

• Distributed denial of service attack

Which type of risk involves threats from other nation states or competitors?

• Person-made risk

• Internal risk

• Environmental risk

• External risk

What does risk transference involve?

• Eliminating the risk completely

• Sharing the risk with another party

• Accepting the risk as it is

• Avoiding the risk entirely

How does risk avoidance differ from risk acceptance?

• Risk acceptance involves eliminating the risk

• Risk acceptance involves transferring the risk to another party

• Risk avoidance involves not engaging in the activity at all

• Risk avoidance involves sharing the risk with another party