CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
An organization uses threat intelligence feeds from an Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC). What is the PRIMARY benefit of using ISACs?
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They facilitate sharing of sector-specific threat intelligence
ISACs provide sector-specific threat intelligence and enable trusted information sharing among members, often with real-time alerts on relevant threats.
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They facilitate sharing of sector-specific threat intelligence
Why this is correct
Correct. ISACs are community-driven organizations that share relevant threat data.
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They provide free antivirus software to members
Why it's wrong here
ISACs focus on intelligence sharing, not software distribution.
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They offer legally binding threat response protocols
Why it's wrong here
ISACs are voluntary and do not enforce legal protocols.
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They replace the need for internal threat hunting
Why it's wrong here
ISACs supplement but do not replace internal capabilities.
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