712-50 practice question 5 of 35

What are the primary reasons for the development of a business case for a security project?

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Answer options
A: To estimate risk and negate liability to the company
B: To understand the attack vectors and attack sources
C: To communicate risk and forecast resource needs Correct answer
D: To forecast usage and cost per software licensing
Correct Answer:
C. To communicate risk and forecast resource needs
Explanation

 Purpose of a Business Case A business case for a security project is developed to: Communicate risks to stakeholders. Provide a justification for resource allocation and investment. Forecast budgetary and resource requirements.  Comparison of Options
A . Estimate risk and negate liability: Business cases estimate risk but do not primarily negate liability.
B . Understand attack vectors and sources: While important, this is not the primary focus of a business case.
D . Forecast usage and cost per software licensing: This may be part of a business case but is not its primary purpose.  EC-Council Reference Emphasized in EC-Council frameworks, a business case is essential for aligning security projects with organizational priorities and securing executive buy-in.

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