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Reply To: OCU C)ISSO D Discussion Lesson 01

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Marcena Davis
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Risk management is an important part of an organization’s security strategy, as it helps to identify, assess, and prioritize potential threats and vulnerabilities to assets.

One of the key reasons why risk management is important is that it enables the organization to protect its assets. Assets can be anything that is of value to the organization, such as hardware, software, data, or intellectual property. By identifying the assets that are most critical to the organization, the Systems Security Officer can determine what controls are needed to protect those assets from potential threats.

Another reason why risk management is important is that it allows the Systems Security Officer to measure the threat to those assets. Threats can come from a variety of sources, such as malicious insiders, hackers, natural disasters, or human error. By assessing the likelihood and impact of these threats, the Systems Security Officer can prioritize which risks need to be addressed first and allocate resources accordingly.

Finally, risk management is important because it allows the Systems Security Officer to determine how the controls address the level of risk. Controls are measures taken to reduce the likelihood or impact of a threat, and they can be administrative, technical, or physical in nature. By selecting and implementing appropriate controls, the Systems Security Officer can mitigate the risk to an acceptable level.

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