CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of continuous monitoring activities? (Select TWO.)
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Why each option matters
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Continuous vulnerability scanning
Automated SIEM monitoring and continuous vulnerability scanning are continuous activities, while annual penetration testing and quarterly access reviews are periodic.
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Continuous vulnerability scanning
Why this is correct
Correct. Continuous scanning is ongoing.
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Annual penetration testing
Why it's wrong here
This is periodic.
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Quarterly user access reviews
Why it's wrong here
These are periodic.
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Automated SIEM rule-based alerts for suspicious activity
Why this is correct
Correct. SIEM provides continuous monitoring.
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Monthly review of audit logs
Why it's wrong here
Monthly is periodic, not continuous.
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