Learn how to accurately calculate Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) for a critical service in this comprehensive CompTIA CySA+ CS0-002 exam question walkthrough. Understand the impact of unique occurrences on service availability and revenue.
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Question
During a risk assessment, a senior manager inquires about what the cost would be if a unique occurrence would impact the availability of a critical service. The service generates $1,000 in revenue for the organization. The impact of the attack would affect 20% of the server’s capacity to perform jobs. The organization expects that five out of twenty attacks would succeed during the year. Which of the following is the calculated single loss expectancy?
A. $200
B. $800
C. $5,000
D. $20,000
Answer
A. $200
Explanation
To calculate the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE), multiply the revenue generated by the service ($1,000) by the percentage of server capacity affected by the attack (20%).
SLE = $1,000 * 0.20 = $200
The expected number of successful attacks per year and the total revenue are not relevant in determining the SLE for a single occurrence.
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