CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
A risk manager is assessing IT/OT convergence risks at a manufacturing plant. Which TWO of the following are primary risks introduced by connecting industrial control systems to the corporate network?
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Why each option matters
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Attack path expansion from IT to OT
Attack path expansion allows attackers to move from IT to OT. Legacy systems often have weak security. Both are primary risks.
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Attack path expansion from IT to OT
Why this is correct
Network connectivity creates new vectors for attackers.
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Reduced operational efficiency
Why it's wrong here
Efficiency may improve; this is not a primary risk.
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Increased data storage costs
Why it's wrong here
Storage cost is not a security risk.
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Legacy system vulnerabilities exposed
Why this is correct
Legacy OT systems often lack modern security controls.
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Simplified remote access
Why it's wrong here
Remote access may be a benefit, but it also introduces risk; however, it is not a risk itself.
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