CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A security manager is reviewing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the security program. Which of the following is an example of a KRI?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Number of critical vulnerabilities exceeding the risk appetite threshold
KRIs measure risk levels, such as the number of critical vulnerabilities that exceed the risk appetite threshold. KPIs measure performance, like patch compliance percentage.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Mean time to detect (MTTD) security incidents
Why it's wrong here
MTTD is a KPI measuring detection efficiency.
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Number of critical vulnerabilities exceeding the risk appetite threshold
Why this is correct
This indicates risk level relative to tolerance.
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Percentage of systems patched within 30 days
Why it's wrong here
This is a KPI, measuring performance of patching.
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Number of security incidents per month
Why it's wrong here
This is a KPI; it measures activity, not risk level directly.
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