Risk assessments Scenario-Based Questions

1. A major client approaches you with concerns about a recent data breach incident affecting their sector. How would you conduct a risk assessment to reassure them and mitigate their fears?

2. During a routine risk assessment, you identify that a critical system has vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an insider threat. How would you handle this situation to ensure both security and employee relations?

3. A new piece of legislation regarding data protection has just been enacted, requiring immediate compliance. What steps would you take to perform a risk assessment and ensure your organization meets these new regulatory requirements?

4. You've been tasked with assessing the security posture of a legacy system that has not been updated for years. What approach would you take to identify risks and recommend improvements?

5. A third-party vendor with access to your company's sensitive data is undergoing a security incident of their own. Describe how you would assess the risk this poses to your organization and what actions you would recommend.

6. Your organization is planning to migrate to a cloud infrastructure. What specific risk assessment measures would you implement during this transition to ensure data security?

7. Following a security incident, your team has been asked to perform a root cause analysis. What is your approach to conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to prevent future occurrences?

8. You’re leading a project that involves multiple stakeholders with conflicting views on risk management priorities. How would you navigate these differing opinions while performing a risk assessment?

9. As part of a risk assessment, you discover that employees are using personal devices to access company data without proper security controls. How would you address this risk with both the employees and management?

10. Your organization is developing a new software application that will handle sensitive customer information. Outline your approach to performing a risk assessment during the development lifecycle.