Security technologies should be selected PRIMARILY on the basis of their:
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A. B. C. D.A.
The most fundamental evaluation criterion for the appropriate selection of any security technology is its ability to reduce or eliminate business risks.
Investments in security technologies should be based on their overall value in relation to their cost; the value can be demonstrated in terms of risk mitigation.
This should take precedence over whether they use new or exotic technologies or how they are evaluated in trade publications.
The primary criteria for selecting security technologies should be based on their ability to mitigate business risks (option A). This means that security technologies should be chosen based on their ability to address specific security threats and vulnerabilities that are relevant to the organization.
Evaluations in trade publications (option B) may provide some useful information about security technologies, but they should not be the primary basis for selecting a technology. These evaluations may not take into account the specific needs and risks of the organization.
The use of new and emerging technologies (option C) should also not be the primary criteria for selecting security technologies. While new technologies may offer some benefits, they may also be untested and potentially risky, and may not be appropriate for the organization's needs.
Finally, the benefits in comparison to costs (option D) should be a consideration when selecting security technologies, but they should not be the only factor. It is important to consider the effectiveness of the technology in addressing specific security risks, as well as the potential costs of a security breach if the technology is not effective.
In summary, when selecting security technologies, the primary consideration should be their ability to mitigate business risks. Other factors such as evaluations in trade publications, use of new and emerging technologies, and benefits in comparison to costs should also be considered, but should not be the primary basis for selecting a technology.