ISC2 Exam ISSEP Topic 1 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's ISSEP exam

Question #: 83
Topic #: 1

FIPS 199 defines the three levels of potential impact on organizations: low, moderate, and high. Which of the following are the effects of loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability in a high level potential impact?

AThe loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might cause severe degradation in or loss of mission capability to an extent.

BThe loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might result in major financial losses.

CThe loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might result in a major damage to organizational assets.

DThe loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might result in severe damages like life threatening injuries or loss of life.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C, D

The following are the effects of loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability in a high level

potential impact:

It might cause a severe degradation in or loss of mission capability to an extent.

It might result in a major damage to organizational assets.

It might result in a major financial loss.

It might result in severe harms such as serious life threatening injuries or loss of life.

by Alex at Apr 09, 2024, 08:14 PM

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Colette

5 months ago

Definitely, downtime due to loss of availability can have significant financial implications.

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Cherry

5 months ago

Loss of availability in a high level potential impact can disrupt critical business operations.

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Devorah

6 months ago

That's true, loss of integrity can undermine trust in the data.

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Sue

6 months ago

Loss of integrity at a high level potential impact can result in data manipulation or corruption.

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Tammi

6 months ago

I agree, loss of confidentiality can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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Margot

6 months ago

I think the effects of loss of confidentiality in a high level potential impact are severe.

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Zachary

6 months ago

That's why it's important to assess and mitigate these risks to prevent any potential impact.

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Danilo

6 months ago

I agree, these effects can have serious consequences for an organization's security.

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Ashton

6 months ago

Absolutely, and loss of availability can disrupt the normal operation of the organization.

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Shay

7 months ago

Yes, and loss of integrity can result in data being altered or tampered with.

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Kassandra

7 months ago

Loss of confidentiality can lead to sensitive information being exposed to unauthorized individuals.

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Tammara

7 months ago

I think the effects can be devastating in a high level potential impact.

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Annice

7 months ago

Legal ramifications, loss of public trust, or national security impact

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Fletcher

7 months ago

Loss of life, significant financial loss, or severe damage to reputation

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Florinda

8 months ago

Oh man, that's a good one! We're going to need all the laughs we can get to get through this exam.

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Carolynn

8 months ago

Ugh, don't remind me. I'm already stressed enough about this exam. Anyone have any ideas on the answer?

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Zena

8 months ago

Exactly! If we get this wrong, we could be putting lives at risk. No pressure, guys.

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Clemencia

8 months ago

Alright, let's break this down. High-level impact means the effects could be catastrophic, right? Like, national security or life-threatening stuff.

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Bettina

8 months ago

Same here, Anglea. I keep mixing up the different impact levels. Hopefully, we can figure this one out together.

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Anglea

8 months ago

Oof, this FIPS 199 question is a doozy! I've been cramming for this exam, but I'm still not 100% sure about the high-level impact definitions.

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