The answer is encryption in transit. This is the correct security control because the policy mandates TLS 1.2 or higher for all data transmissions, which specifically protects data as it moves across networks from interception or tampering, rather than addressing data stored on disks or databases. On the CRISC exam, this distinction tests your ability to differentiate between encryption types in transit vs at rest, a common trap being that a policy requiring secure protocols like TLS always points to transit, not storage or classification rules. A reliable memory tip is to think of “TLS for Travel” — if the policy mentions a protocol for moving data, it is encryption in transit, whereas encryption at rest involves algorithms like AES applied to stored files or databases.
CRISC IT Risk Assessment Practice Question
This CRISC practice question tests your understanding of it risk assessment. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
Exhibit: JSON snippet of a cloud security policy:
{
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": "s3:PutObject",
"Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::example-bucket/*",
"Condition": {
"Bool": {
"aws:SecureTransport": "true"
}
}
}
]
}
The policy in the exhibit is intended to enforce what security control?
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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Encryption in transit
The policy explicitly requires TLS 1.2 or higher for all data transmissions, which enforces encryption in transit. This ensures that data is protected from interception or tampering while moving across networks, as opposed to being stored (at rest) or managed via classification or access rules.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Data classification
Why it's wrong here
Data classification is not enforced by this policy.
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Access control
Why it's wrong here
Access control is the Effect, but the condition is about transport.
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Encryption at rest
Why it's wrong here
This condition does not address encryption at rest.
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Encryption in transit
Why this is correct
aws:SecureTransport enforces HTTPS for data in transit.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'encryption in transit' with 'encryption at rest' because both involve encryption, but the policy's focus on transmission protocols (TLS) clearly distinguishes it as a network-layer control.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
TLS 1.2 (RFC 5246) and TLS 1.3 (RFC 8446) use asymmetric cryptography for key exchange and symmetric ciphers like AES-GCM for bulk encryption, ensuring confidentiality and integrity during transmission. A common subtlety is that TLS only protects data in transit between endpoints; once data reaches the server, it is no longer encrypted unless additional measures like application-layer encryption are applied. In real-world scenarios, failing to enforce TLS can lead to man-in-the-middle attacks, even if access controls are robust.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CRISC exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
IT Risk Assessment — This question tests IT Risk Assessment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Encryption in transit — The policy explicitly requires TLS 1.2 or higher for all data transmissions, which enforces encryption in transit. This ensures that data is protected from interception or tampering while moving across networks, as opposed to being stored (at rest) or managed via classification or access rules.
What should I do if I get this CRISC question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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