Question

There are many opportunities for unscrupulous people to break information system security. Of the five components in an information​ system, which component poses the​ greatest, ongoing security​ risk?
a. Hardware
b. Procedures
c. Data
d. Software
e. People

Answer 1

The answer is letter e.

People is the component poses the very large ongoing security risk. It also can be a threat to the safety. People play an essential part in most operational systems and methods. Information, ability and mental outlook often determine the feature and quantity of system output. Just as a stereo requires the right component, high-performance business systems require the right fit of people to work.

Answer 2

Answer

People

Explanation

Information system security is the protection of information and the information systems from the unauthorized access   use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction by the people who have negative minds concerning the data in the these systems. This is done by employing the information security management process. This helps in protecting the information assets.

People are greatest, ongoing security​ risk to the information systems because they are the ones who manages these systems and they can access them for the purpose of their own benefits without the knowledge of the company. Also hackers are a high risk to the systems because they have a ability to interfere with the systems and get the information they require