CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 833

Which of the following is the BEST example of a reputation impact identified during a risk assessment?

Answer options

• A. A bad software patch taking down the production systems
• B. A misconfigured firewall exposing intellectual property to the Internet
• C. An attacker defacing the e-commerce portal
• D. Malware collecting credentials for company bank accounts

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because an attacker defacing the e-commerce portal directly impacts the company's reputation by damaging customer trust and brand image. Option A, while damaging, primarily affects system availability rather than reputation. Option B involves a security breach but does not have an immediate visible impact on public perception. Option D deals with financial theft and security but does not directly relate to reputation in the same manner as option C.