QuestionQ54Verified/Security Assessment and TestingCopy linkReport a problemAsk AstroTutorSave questionWhat is the MOST important objective of performing security assessments?ATo align the security program with organizational risk appetiteBTo demonstrate proper function of security controls and processes to senior managementCTo prepare the organization for an external audit, particularly by a regulatory entityDTo discover unmitigated security vulnerabilities, and propose paths for mitigating themShow AnswerAnswerExplanationSecurity assessments are chiefly intended to identify unmitigated vulnerabilities and weaknesses, evaluate their risk, and provide recommendations for remediation or other appropriate mitigation.Show comments6Show commentsCommunity DiscussionNo comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!
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