CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
A large retail company is implementing a new cloud-based inventory management system. The system will store sensitive customer data and integrate with existing on-premises ERP. The risk manager is asked to identify the most critical risk to address in the shared responsibility model. Which risk is MOST likely to be overlooked?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Misconfiguration of access controls
In the shared responsibility model, the customer is responsible for data classification and access controls. Misconfiguration of access controls is a common overlooked risk that can lead to data breaches.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Vendor lock-in
Why it's wrong here
Vendor lock-in is a strategic risk but is not the most overlooked in the shared responsibility model.
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Multi-tenancy isolation
Why it's wrong here
Multi-tenancy isolation is typically managed by the cloud provider, so it is less likely to be overlooked by the customer.
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Misconfiguration of access controls
Why this is correct
Access control misconfiguration is a leading cause of cloud data breaches and is often underestimated in the shared responsibility model.
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Data sovereignty compliance
Why it's wrong here
While important, data sovereignty is often addressed in cloud contracts, whereas access control misconfigurations are frequently neglected.
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