Where in the taxonomy do avoidance controls play a role in impacting Threat Event Frequency?

The correct choice highlights the role of avoidance controls in influencing the frequency of threat events by targeting how often those threats can occur in the first place. Avoidance controls are measures that an organization might implement to eliminate the risk altogether, which directly impacts how often a particular threat can manifest.

In the context of the FAIR model, "Contact Frequency" refers to the frequency at which a potential threat could engage with an asset. By implementing avoidance controls—such as changing processes, eliminating certain vulnerabilities, or discontinuing the use of particularly risky technology—an organization can effectively reduce the opportunities for threat actors to contact or engage with the asset. This reduction in the points of engagement directly correlates to a decrease in threat event frequency.

Other areas in the taxonomy, such as Loss Magnitude, Vulnerability, and Probability of Action, relate to different aspects of risk analysis but do not directly address how avoidance controls would specifically mitigate how often threats are likely to occur. Loss Magnitude focuses on the impact of a loss when it occurs, Vulnerability concerns the weaknesses within the system that can be exploited, and Probability of Action deals with the likelihood that a threat actor will act on a vulnerability. In contrast, Contact Frequency is inherently tied to the concept of avoidance, making it