CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
An organization is assessing risks related to a third-party cloud provider. Which of the following is the BEST source of threat intelligence for identifying threats targeting the cloud infrastructure?
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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ISACs
ISACs (Information Sharing and Analysis Centers) provide sector-specific threat intelligence and can share information about threats targeting cloud infrastructure relevant to the organization's industry.
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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Government advisories
Why it's wrong here
Government advisories are important but may not be as frequent or specific as ISACs.
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OSINT
Why it's wrong here
OSINT is publicly available intelligence but may not be as targeted or timely as ISACs.
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Commercial feeds
Why it's wrong here
Commercial feeds are useful but may be broad; ISACs are more sector-specific.
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ISACs
Why this is correct
ISACs provide relevant, timely threat intelligence shared within the industry.
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