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Question 13

What risk does an organization face if it is not compliant with an applicable cybersecurity regulation?
  • A Compliance risk
  • B Breach risk
  • C Compliance risk and breach risk
  • D No specific risk
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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Compliance risk and breach risk is correct. An organization that is knowingly in a state of noncompliance with an applicable cybersecurity law or regulation faces the risk of a breach because of the lack of a required control or safeguard. Further, the organization faces compliance risk that may be in the form of fines, penalties, or sanctions.

Incorrect Answers:

No specific risk is incorrect because organizations face risks if they are not compliant with applicable cybersecurity regulation.

Breach risk and Compliance risk are incorrect because they are incomplete answers.

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