CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
An organization's risk register contains a scenario: 'A nation-state actor exploits an unpatched vulnerability in a public-facing web application, leading to data exfiltration of customer PII.' According to ISACA's risk scenario template, which element is MISSING from this description?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Timing
ISACA's risk scenario template includes: actor, threat type, event, asset/resource, timing, detection, and response. The scenario lacks timing (when the event occurs or duration).
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Detection
Why it's wrong here
Detection is implied but not explicitly missing; the scenario focuses on the event itself.
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Timing
Why this is correct
Correct. The scenario does not specify when the exploit occurs (e.g., during business hours, after hours, or over a period).
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Consequence
Why it's wrong here
Consequence is partially described (data exfiltration), but not fully.
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Vulnerability
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability is mentioned (unpatched vulnerability).
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