CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
An auditor is reviewing IT asset management processes. The auditor finds that several servers running an older operating system are still in production, even though the vendor has ended support. What is the primary risk associated with this finding?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Lack of vendor support and security patches
Unsupported software no longer receives security patches, making the systems vulnerable to exploitation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Lack of vendor support and security patches
Why this is correct
Without patches, systems are exposed to known vulnerabilities.
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Non-compliance with software licensing
Why it's wrong here
End-of-life does not necessarily mean license non-compliance.
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Incompatibility with new hardware
Why it's wrong here
While possible, the primary risk is security.
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Increased licensing costs
Why it's wrong here
End-of-life software may not have additional licensing costs.
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