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CRISC Practice Question: Recently experienced a data breach due to a…
An organization recently experienced a data breach due to a misconfigured cloud storage bucket. As part of the IT risk assessment, which control should be prioritized to prevent recurrence?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently choose Option A (management approval) because it seems like a strong administrative control, but CRISC emphasizes that preventive technical controls—especially automated ones—are prioritized over manual processes for recurring technical risks like cloud misconfigurations.
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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Deploy automated cloud configuration scanning and remediation tools.
Automated cloud configuration scanning and remediation tools directly address the root cause of a misconfigured cloud storage bucket by continuously monitoring cloud infrastructure against security baselines (e.g., CIS benchmarks) and automatically correcting deviations. This prevents recurrence by catching misconfigurations in real time, rather than relying on manual approval processes or periodic testing that may miss transient changes.
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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Require management approval for all cloud storage changes.
Why it's wrong here
Approval processes add a manual step but may not catch all misconfigurations and can introduce delays.
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Implement mandatory annual security awareness training for all employees.
Why it's wrong here
Training is important but does not directly prevent misconfigurations; it addresses human error in general but not specifically automated controls.
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Increase the frequency of third-party penetration testing.
Why it's wrong here
Penetration testing is periodic and does not provide continuous prevention of misconfigurations.
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Deploy automated cloud configuration scanning and remediation tools.
Why this is correct
Automated scanning detects and often corrects misconfigurations in real-time, directly mitigating the root cause.
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