A company recently replaced its unsecure email server with a cloud-based email and collaboration solution that is managed and insured by a third party.
Which of the following actions did the company take regarding risks related to its email and collaboration services?
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A. B. C. D.A.
The action taken by the company regarding risks related to its email and collaboration services is:
A. Transference
Explanation:
Risk transference is the process of shifting the risk to a third party that is better equipped to handle it. In this case, the company has replaced its unsecure email server with a cloud-based email and collaboration solution managed and insured by a third party. By doing so, the company has transferred the risk related to email and collaboration services to the third-party service provider.
The third-party service provider is responsible for maintaining and securing the email server and the data on it. The company can focus on its core business activities without having to worry about the security and maintenance of the email server.
Acceptance is the process of acknowledging the risks associated with a particular activity or situation and continuing with it despite the risks. Mitigation is the process of reducing the risk associated with an activity or situation. Deterrence is the process of discouraging or preventing a particular activity from occurring by imposing a penalty or threat of penalty.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. Transference.