QuestionQ132

VerifiedDisaster Recovery Planning Process

Fred determined that his organization was primarily exposed to two risks:

  • A sudden power outage that could damage critical data.
  • A malicious attachment in an email, since the organization received many emails from unknown sources asking about its services.

To address these risks, Fred decided to take precautionary measures. Although his office was in an area where power was rarely interrupted, there had been past instances in which authorities shut off power without warning because of an approaching storm. Fred therefore installed a backup generator. He also asked the IT team to install malware- and spam-protection software on the mail server to scan every email sent to the organization. Additionally, he installed an eight-hour backup system in the organization's server room, providing sufficient time to shut down the servers properly. These actions greatly reduced the two main risks facing the organization. Which process did Fred undergo?

Explanation

Risk mitigation reduces the probability or impact of identified threats through safeguards. Backup power and sufficient shutdown time reduce the impact of unexpected outages, while mail-server malware and spam scanning reduce exposure to malicious email attachments.

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