What are the primary reasons for the development of a business case for a security...

 Purpose of a Business CaseA business case for a security project is developed to:

Communicate risks to stakeholders.

Provide a justification for resource allocation and investment.

Forecast budgetary and resource requirements.

 Comparison of Options

A. Estimate risk and negate liability: Business cases estimate risk but do not primarily negate liability.

B. Understand attack vectors and sources: While important, this is not the primary focus of a business case.

D. Forecast usage and cost per software licensing: This may be part of a business case but is not its primary purpose.

 EC-Council References

Emphasized in EC-Council frameworks, a business case is essential for aligning security projects with organizational priorities and securing executive buy-in.