What is a major reason for the growing risk to data and digital assets?

• A. There are fewer cyber threats.
• B. Regulation eliminates risk.
• C. More businesses and consumers are interacting online and increasing accessibility due to Mobile, cloud etc.
• D. Data is better protected by firewalls.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that risk grows as more people, devices, and services come online and data becomes more accessible through mobile and cloud technologies. When a wider audience engages with digital systems and data moves across multiple networks and platforms, the number of entry points an attacker could exploit increases. This expanded attack surface means even with existing defenses, gaps can appear—such as insecure APIs, misconfigurations in cloud services, orlost devices—leading to greater exposure of data and assets. The reality is plus the complexity of managing security across on‑premises, mobile, and cloud environments, which can outpace even strong controls like firewalls or regulatory requirements. That’s why the most accurate reason for rising risk is the surge in online interaction and accessibility driven by mobile and cloud adoption.