CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
A third-party vendor has been tiered as 'high risk' due to access to sensitive customer data. The vendor's SOC 2 Type II report has a qualified opinion on security controls. The vendor risk appetite requires unqualified SOC 2 Type II for critical vendors. What is the MOST appropriate risk response?
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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Require the vendor to remediate the issues and provide an updated report within a defined timeframe
If a vendor does not meet the minimum security requirements for its tier, and the organization cannot accept the risk, the appropriate response is to remediate by requiring the vendor to address the qualification or find an alternative vendor that meets the requirements.
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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Accept the qualified report and continue monitoring
Why it's wrong here
Acceptance may violate the risk appetite policy.
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Implement additional compensating controls on the organization's side
Why it's wrong here
Compensating controls may be considered, but the first step is to enforce the risk appetite requirement.
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Require the vendor to remediate the issues and provide an updated report within a defined timeframe
Why this is correct
This addresses the gap and aligns with risk appetite.
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Downgrade the vendor to medium risk tier
Why it's wrong here
Downgrading artificially reduces risk level without addressing the actual risk.
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