CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
During an audit of a healthcare organization's information security program, the IS auditor finds that the security awareness training is conducted only at hire. Which of the following is the MOST significant risk associated with this practice?
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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Employees may not be aware of new security threats and vulnerabilities
Without ongoing training, employees are less likely to stay informed about evolving threats, increasing the risk of security incidents due to human error.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Failure to comply with regulatory data protection requirements
Why it's wrong here
Regulations often require periodic training, but the core risk is the waning effectiveness of awareness.
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Employees may not be aware of new security threats and vulnerabilities
Why this is correct
One-time training becomes outdated as threats evolve, leaving employees unprepared.
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Increased cost of incident response due to lack of preparedness
Why it's wrong here
This is a consequence but not the most significant risk; lack of awareness is the root cause.
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Increased likelihood of password sharing among employees
Why it's wrong here
While possible, the primary risk is lack of awareness of current threats.
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