CRISC Risk Response and Mitigation Practice Question
A company is implementing a new cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) system. The risk manager has identified that the vendor's security controls may not meet the company's requirements. Which of the following is the BEST way to address this risk?
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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Include security requirements in the contract and perform regular vendor audits
Including security requirements in the contract and conducting regular vendor audits ensures the vendor meets the company's security standards, effectively mitigating the risk. Option A is incorrect because denying the existence of the risk is not a valid risk response. Option B is incorrect because purchasing cyber insurance transfers the financial impact but does not reduce the actual risk. Option C is incorrect because avoiding the CRM system may be too drastic and could hinder business operations.
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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Deny the existence of the risk
Why it's wrong here
Denial is not a proper risk response.
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Purchase cyber insurance to cover potential losses
Why it's wrong here
Insurance transfers financial risk but does not mitigate the security gap.
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Avoid using the cloud CRM system
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance may not be feasible.
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Include security requirements in the contract and perform regular vendor audits
Why this is correct
This mitigates risk by enforcing controls.
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