Which of the following activities is the MAIN purpose of the risk assessment process?

 Purpose of Risk Assessment:

Identifies risks to assets based on current vulnerabilities and threat landscapes.

Provides a basis for prioritizing mitigation efforts.

 Why This is Correct:

Risk assessment focuses on evaluating risks, which is foundational for informed decision-making.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A. Inventory of assets: Prerequisite to risk assessment, not the main purpose.

B. Classifying assets: Supports risk management but is not the primary goal of assessment.

C. Assigning value: Helps prioritize but is not the ultimate purpose.

 References:

EC-Council defines risk assessment as a critical process for calculating and understanding risks in the current environment.