A Chief Information Officer (CIO) Asks the Company's Security Specialist

question 5

Multiple Choice

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) asks the company's security specialist if the company should spend any funds on malware protection for a specific server. Based on a risk assessment, the ARO value of a malware infection for a server is 5 and the annual cost for the malware protection is $2500. Which of the following SLE values warrants a recommendation against purchasing the malware protection?

• A) $500
• B) $1000
• C) $2000
• D) $2500

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Definitions:

Ladder Logic

A programming methodology utilizing symbols resembling electrical relay diagrams to control industrial and mechanical processes.

I/O Points

Reference to Input/Output points on a device like a PLC, where external devices are connected for data exchange.

Memory Size

The total amount of data storage capacity available in a memory unit or system.

Plug-In Compartments

Designed sections within an electronic device that allow for easy insertion and removal of components or modules.