CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
During a VAST threat modeling session for a DevSecOps pipeline, the team focuses on threats that align with agile development. Which of the following is a key advantage of VAST?
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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It is tailored for use in agile and DevOps environments
VAST is designed to integrate with agile and DevOps, providing continuous threat modeling.
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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It requires detailed system architecture upfront
Why it's wrong here
VAST is agile, not requiring upfront detail.
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It replaces the need for vulnerability scanning
Why it's wrong here
Threat modeling complements scanning, not replaces.
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It is tailored for use in agile and DevOps environments
Why this is correct
VAST supports iterative development.
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It focuses on compliance requirements only
Why it's wrong here
VAST is threat-focused, not compliance-only.
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