Correct Answer: C
The total cost of security controls must always be less than the value of the protected asset, ensuring cost- effectiveness in resource allocation.
* Economic Principle of Security:
* Spending more to protect an asset than its value undermines the financial justification for security.
* Cost-Benefit Consideration:
* Security investments should provide value greater than their cost by reducing potential losses and improving operational resilience.
* Relevance of Other Options:
* Equal to Value: Break-even point but not cost-efficient.
* Greater than Value: Leads to inefficiencies.
* Should Not Matter: Contradicts sound financial practices.
* Economic Feasibility of Security Measures: Discusses balancing security costs with asset value.
* Risk-Driven Decision Making: Guides the alignment of resource allocation with organizational goals and asset value.
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