An asset has a value of $1,000,000. In an attack, it is expected to lose 60 percent of its value. Countermeasure X will cut the loss by two-thirds. Countermeasure Y will cut the loss by half. Both countermeasures will cost $20,000 per year. An attack is likely to be successful once in 10 years. Both countermeasures can cut the occurrence rate in half. Do an analysis of these countermeasures and then give your recommendation.

An asset has a value of $1,000,000. In an attack, it is expected to lose 60 percent of its value. Countermeasure X will cut the loss by two-thirds. Countermeasure Y will cut the loss by half. Both countermeasures will cost $20,000 per year. An attack is likely to be successful once in 10 years. Both countermeasures can cut the occurrence rate in half. Do an analysis of these countermeasures and then give your recommendation.

Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337102063

Author:Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord

Publisher:Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord

Chapter2: The Need For Security

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1E

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