A company wants to implement a new security solution that requires a specific version of an operating system that is not currently deployed. The upgrade would require significant downtime and could impact business operations. The security architect must justify the solution. Which approach best addresses the technical feasibility concern?

Propose to outsource the entire solution to a managed security service provider.

Propose to upgrade all systems at once to minimize the total downtime.

Propose to implement the solution without the required OS upgrade, accepting the risk of incompatibility.

Propose a pilot deployment in a non-critical environment to test the solution and gather data on the impact.

A security architect must present a proposal for a new data loss prevention (DLP) solution to the executive team. The executives are concerned about the cost and the potential for user productivity loss. How should the architect present the justification?

Emphasize that the DLP solution is easy to deploy and will not require any changes to user workflows.

State that the DLP solution is the only way to comply with data protection regulations and that the company has no choice but to implement it.

Provide a detailed technical explanation of how the DLP solution uses content inspection and contextual analysis to identify sensitive data.

Focus on the DLP solution's ability to prevent data breaches and the potential fines and reputational damage that could result from a breach.

Which of the following best describes the 'expected value' in a cost-benefit analysis of a security solution?

The time required to implement the solution

The total cost of the solution including hardware and software

The number of security incidents prevented per year

The monetary benefit derived from reduced risk and improved operations

Why is the availability of skilled staff an important consideration in technical feasibility?

Skilled staff are required to negotiate with vendors

Skilled staff are needed to design the marketing materials

The solution may require specialized knowledge to operate and maintain

Skilled staff can reduce the cost of the solution

When evaluating the impact of NOT implementing a security solution, which of the following should be considered?

The time needed to deploy the solution

Potential financial loss from a data breach

The cost of the solution itself

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2.04 Explain the Justification for a Proposed Solution 401 Practice Questions (Page 4)

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A company wants to implement a new security solution that requires a specific version of an operating system that is not currently deployed. The upgrade would require significant downtime and could impact business operations. The security architect must justify the solution. Which approach best addresses the technical feasibility concern?
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A security architect must present a proposal for a new data loss prevention (DLP) solution to the executive team. The executives are concerned about the cost and the potential for user productivity loss. How should the architect present the justification?
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Which of the following best describes the 'expected value' in a cost-benefit analysis of a security solution?
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Why is the availability of skilled staff an important consideration in technical feasibility?
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When evaluating the impact of NOT implementing a security solution, which of the following should be considered?
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