Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Management

Correct Answer: To streamline security operations by automating incident response workflows and threat detection

SOAR's primary purpose is to streamline security operations by automating incident response workflows and threat detection. This is the most accurate answer because: SOAR platforms integrate security tools and processes to: - Automate repetitive security tasks - Orchestrate complex security workflows - Standardize incident response procedures - Improve response times to security incidents - Reduce human error in security operations The other options are incorrect because: Vendor relationship management is part of third-party risk management, not SOAR's primary function. While AI integration can be part of SOAR, it's not the primary purpose - automation and orchestration of existing security processes is the main goal. Real-time network monitoring is typically handled by SIEM systems, not SOAR. SOAR focuses on automating responses to detected threats rather than the monitoring itself.

Correct Answer: A method to identify and prioritize an organization's most valuable digital assets

Crown Jewels Analysis (CJA) is primarily focused on identifying and prioritizing an organization's most critical and valuable assets - those that would cause the most damage if compromised. The correct answer is the most accurate because: - It emphasizes the identification and prioritization aspects of CJA - It focuses on the most valuable digital assets - It aligns with the core purpose of CJA in risk management Why other options are incorrect: - The endpoint evaluation answer is too narrow in scope, as CJA covers all valuable assets, not just network endpoints - The security infrastructure analysis answer describes a general security assessment rather than the specific focus of CJA - The data flow mapping answer describes a different security analysis technique that focuses on data movement rather than asset value assessment CJA is fundamental to risk management because it helps organizations: - Focus security resources on protecting the most critical assets - Develop targeted protection strategies - Allocate security budgets effectively - Establish appropriate security controls based on asset value

Correct Answer: A framework that requires all users to be authenticated and authorized before accessing any resources

A Zero Trust security model operates on the principle 'never trust, always verify.' It requires continuous verification of every user and device attempting to access resources, regardless of their location or network position. The correct answer describes the fundamental principle of Zero Trust: all users must be authenticated and authorized before accessing any resources. This applies to both internal and external users, at all times. The other options are incorrect because: - Allowing internal users complete access contradicts Zero Trust principles, as it assumes trust based on network location - Relying on perimeter defense represents a traditional security approach that creates a trusted internal network, which Zero Trust explicitly avoids - Granting automatic access after initial authentication violates the continuous verification requirement of Zero Trust, where each access request must be validated separately Zero Trust treats all access attempts as potentially hostile, requiring continuous validation regardless of the user's position or previous authentications.