Network Security (NETSEC) 1 Practice Test

When a threat succeeds in causing harm to a business, this is a(n) ________.

Breach Countermeasure Both A And B Neither A Nor B

Correct Answer:

Breach

Explanation:

A security breach is the event that occurs when a threat succeeds and protections fail, resulting in harm to the organization—such as unauthorized access, data loss, or disruption of services. A countermeasure is something put in place to prevent or limit threats, not the incident itself. So, when harm occurs due to a threat, it’s a breach, not a countermeasure. Saying both would imply the event is also a safeguard, which isn’t accurate, and saying neither would ignore the existence of a breach in this scenario.

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