Which best defines residual risk?
A) risk that occurs as a result of new vulnerabilities
B) the amount of risk remaining after countermeasures are implemented
C) a vulnerability for which the risk has been reduced to zero
D) the cost of implementing solutions to an assessed risk

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Residual risk refers to the amount of risk that remains after countermeasures or risk mitigation techniques have been implemented. It is the risk that an organization or individual is willing to accept after implementing security controls.

Which Best Defines Residual Risk