CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
A risk manager is evaluating IoT device risks for a smart building project. Which TWO of the following are significant IoT security risks?
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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Firmware update challenges
IoT devices often have limited security capabilities, leading to expanded attack surface and difficulty in applying firmware updates. These are common IoT risks.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Data sovereignty compliance
Why it's wrong here
Data sovereignty is a cloud risk, not specific to IoT.
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Quantum computing threat to cryptography
Why it's wrong here
Not a current IoT risk; quantum computing is a longer-term concern.
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Vendor lock-in
Why it's wrong here
Vendor lock-in is a procurement risk, not a technical IoT security risk.
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Firmware update challenges
Why this is correct
IoT devices often lack automatic update mechanisms.
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Expanded attack surface due to many connected devices
Why this is correct
More devices mean more entry points for attackers.
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