CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
A risk scenario is being developed for a phishing attack leading to credential theft. Using ISACA's risk scenario template, which component would describe the 'threat event'?
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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A user clicks a malicious link in a phishing email
The threat event is the action that triggers the risk scenario. In this case, 'A user clicks a malicious link in a phishing email' is the event that leads to the compromise.
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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A user clicks a malicious link in a phishing email
Why this is correct
Correct. This is the specific event that initiates the risk.
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The organization's email security filter fails to block the phishing email
Why it's wrong here
This is a vulnerability or control weakness.
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The attacker is an organized crime group based overseas
Why it's wrong here
This is the actor.
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The compromised credentials are used to access a financial system
Why it's wrong here
This is the consequence.
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