CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
An IT risk manager is developing KRIs for a critical application. Which TWO of the following are leading indicators that the risk level may be increasing? (Select TWO)
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Why each option matters
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Average patch lag time increasing
Leading indicators predict future risk. A rising number of failed login attempts and an increase in average patch lag are leading indicators that signal potential attacks or increased vulnerability.
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Average patch lag time increasing
Why this is correct
Longer patch times increase the window of vulnerability.
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Failed authentication spike
Why this is correct
A spike in failed logins may indicate a credential attack in progress.
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Audit findings of control deficiencies
Why it's wrong here
Audit findings are lagging indicators.
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Number of successful intrusions
Why it's wrong here
Successful intrusions are lagging indicators.
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Number of security incidents in the past month
Why it's wrong here
Incidents are lagging indicators.
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