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CRISC Practice Question: A financial institution is implementing a new…
A financial institution is implementing a new real-time payment system that will process high-value transactions. To identify emerging risks, which method would be MOST effective during the development phase?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers choose a later-stage review (like Option C) or a one-time threat model (Option D) because they underestimate the speed of risk emergence in agile development, but the CRISC exam emphasizes continuous risk identification during the development phase, making CI/CD integration the most effective method.
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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Embed automated security testing and threat modeling into the CI/CD pipeline
Embedding automated security testing and threat modeling into the CI/CD pipeline enables continuous risk identification as code is developed, which is critical for a real-time high-value payment system where vulnerabilities introduced early could lead to financial loss or fraud. This approach aligns with the CRISC focus on proactive risk identification during the development phase, rather than relying on later-stage reviews.
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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Embed automated security testing and threat modeling into the CI/CD pipeline
Why this is correct
Continuous integration of security identifies risks early and often.
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Wait for a post-implementation penetration test
Why it's wrong here
Post-implementation testing finds issues after costs are sunk.
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Conduct a security review of the completed system before deployment
Why it's wrong here
Late review risks missing issues that are hard to fix.
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Develop a straw man architecture and perform a threat model
Why it's wrong here
One-time threat model may not cover iterative changes.
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