Scenario: You are the CISO and have just completed your first risk assessment for your...

The risk assessment is a required input when formulating a remediation plan because it identifies the specific risks, their impacts, and prioritization for mitigation.

Purpose of Risk Assessment:

Provides detailed insights into threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts on the organization.

Guides the formulation of an effective remediation plan.

Irrelevance of Other Options:

Board of Directors: Not directly involved in formulating remediation plans.

Patching History and Virus Definitions: Tactical data but not essential for overall risk remediation planning.

Alignment with Strategic Objectives:

Ensures that remediation aligns with identified risks and organizational priorities.

Risk Management Framework: Identifies risk assessment as the foundation for risk mitigation planning.

Incident and Vulnerability Management: Relies on risk assessments for structured responses.

EC-Council CISO References:

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