CRISC Question 261

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• Chose C1

  C. Enabling risk-aware decisions. A well-implemented risk management program empowers an organization to make informed decisions that are aware of the potential risks and rewards. This leads to a more strategic approach to handling uncertainties, ensuring that decisions across the organization are aligned with its risk appetite and objectives. While promoting a risk-aware culture, improving security governance, and reducing residual risk are significant benefits, the ability to make decisions with a clear understanding of the risk implications is the most impactful, as it directly influences the organization's strategic direction and resilience.

• Chose A1

  A is correct. When a risk-aware culture is promoted it enables taking risk-aware decisions.

• Chose C1

  C. Enabling risk-aware decisions While all of the options listed are advantages of implementing a risk management program, enabling risk-aware decisions is often considered the greatest advantage. This is because risk management provides valuable insight and understanding into potential risks, which can guide strategic decision-making and enable an organization to make decisions that are informed by a thorough understanding of the potential risks involved. This can lead to better outcomes, as decisions are made with a full understanding of the potential implications.