Effective Control Measures

D.

Ransomware attacks can exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, which are unknown vulnerabilities that have not yet been discovered or patched by the vendor. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems and compromise information. Therefore, to minimize the risk associated with loss of information as a result of ransomware exploiting a zero-day vulnerability, organizations must implement appropriate controls.

Among the options provided, the BEST control to minimize the risk associated with loss of information as a result of ransomware exploiting a zero-day vulnerability is a patch management process (option B).

A patch management process is a set of procedures that organizations use to keep their systems up to date and secure by applying patches and updates to software applications and systems. It helps to identify and remediate known vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers, including zero-day vulnerabilities. By regularly updating and patching systems, organizations can reduce the risk of ransomware attacks and minimize the impact of attacks when they do occur.

Option A, a security operation center (SOC), is a team responsible for monitoring and analyzing an organization's security posture. While a SOC can detect and respond to ransomware attacks, it cannot prevent attacks that exploit zero-day vulnerabilities.

Option C, a public key infrastructure (PKI), is a system of digital certificates, certificate authorities, and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the identity of individuals and organizations. While a PKI can help to secure communication channels and data in transit, it cannot prevent attacks that exploit zero-day vulnerabilities.

Option D, a data recovery process, is a set of procedures for recovering lost or corrupted data. While data recovery is an essential component of a comprehensive security strategy, it cannot prevent attacks that exploit zero-day vulnerabilities.

In summary, while all the options provided are important components of a comprehensive security strategy, the BEST control to minimize the risk associated with loss of information as a result of ransomware exploiting a zero-day vulnerability is a patch management process (option B).