Multiple choice

The most dangerous risk in leaking of information is

  1. ready access to online terminals

  2. online processing of data

  3. ignorance about the existence of risk

  4. all of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Unrecognized security risks present the greatest danger because organizations cannot implement defenses against threats they do not know exist. Visible risks like online terminals and processing can be addressed through proper controls, but ignorance leaves organizations completely vulnerable. Security awareness and risk assessment programs exist precisely to combat this hazard.

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