CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-003) — Question 257

An infrastructure team within an energy organization is at the end of a procurement process and has selected a vendor's SaaS platform to deliver services. As part of the legal negotiation, there are a number of outstanding risks, including:
1. There are clauses that confirm a data retention period in line with what is in the energy organization's security policy.
2. The data will be hosted and managed outside of the energy organization's geographical location.
The number of users accessing the system will be small, and no sensitive data will be hosted in the SaaS platform. Which of the following should the project's security consultant recommend as the NEXT step?

Answer options

• A. Develop a security exemption, as the solution does not meet the security policies of the energy organization.
• B. Require a solution owner within the energy organization to accept the identified risks and consequences.
• C. Mititgate the risks by asking the vendor to accept the in-country privacy principles and modify the retention period.
• D. Review the procurement process to determine the lessons learned in relation to discovering risks toward the end of the process.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because it is essential for a solution owner within the organization to acknowledge and accept the identified risks and their implications, ensuring accountability. Option A is incorrect as creating a security exemption does not address the risks effectively. Option C suggests modifying the vendor's terms, which may not be feasible, and option D focuses on lessons learned rather than immediate action to manage the risks.