What are the potential outcomes of poor security practices?

The selected answer highlights a crucial aspect of security practices: poor security measures can lead to an increased risk of crime and legal liability for an organization. When security practices are inadequate, it opens the door for theft, vandalism, and other criminal activities, which can dramatically affect both the organization’s resources and its reputation. Furthermore, if an incident occurs due to negligence in security practices, the company may face legal repercussions, including lawsuits from affected parties, which can result in financial losses and damage to their credibility.

On the other hand, the other options do not align with the impact of poor security practices. Decreased employee morale could be a potential outcome indirectly related to security, but it is not as direct a consequence as the risk of crime and liability. Enhanced customer satisfaction and improved team cohesion are unlikely outcomes of poor security practices; in fact, they tend to decline when there is inadequate security, as customers and employees would feel unsafe in an environment lacking proper protective measures. Thus, the focus on increased risk of crime and liability encapsulates the most critical and immediate consequence of failing to implement effective security protocols.