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What would be an IS auditor's BEST recommendation upon finding that a third-party IT service provider hosts the organization's human resources (HR) system in a foreign country?

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Which of the following is the BEST way to enforce the principle of least privilege on a server containing data with different security classifications?

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The PRIMARY benefit of automating application testing is to:

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Which of the following BEST addresses the availability of an online store?

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Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent social engineering incidents?

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The PRIMARY purpose of a configuration management system is to:

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Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when evaluating the data retention policy for a global organization with regional offices in multiple countries?

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Which of the following BEST enables alignment of IT with business objectives?

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Which of the following are used in a firewall to protect the entity's internal resources?

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Which of the following would be MOST impacted if an IS auditor were to assist with the implementation of recommended control enhancements?

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Question 327 - CISA discussion

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An IS auditor reviewing the threat assessment tor a data center would be MOST concerned if:

A.

some of the identified throats are unlikely to occur.

B.

all identified throats relate to external entities.

C.

the exercise was completed by local management.

D.

neighboring organizations operations have been included.

Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

An IS auditor reviewing the threat assessment for a data center would be most concerned if the exercise was completed by local management, because this could introduce bias, conflict of interest, or lack of expertise in the assessment process. A threat assessment is a systematic method of identifying and evaluating the potential threats that could affect the availability, integrity, or confidentiality of the data center and its assets.A threat assessment should be conducted by an independent and qualified team that has the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to perform a comprehensive and objective analysis of the data center's environment, vulnerabilities, and risks1.

The other options are not as concerning as option C for an IS auditor reviewing the threat assessment for a data center. Option A, some of the identified threats are unlikely to occur, is not a problem as long as the likelihood and impact of each threat are properly estimated and prioritized.A threat assessment should consider all possible scenarios, even if they have a low probability of occurrence, to ensure that the data center is prepared for any eventuality2. Option B, all identified threats relate to external entities, is not a flaw as long as the assessment also considers internal threats, such as human errors, malicious insiders, or equipment failures.External threats are often more visible and severe than internal threats, but they are not the only source of risk for a data center3. Option D, neighboring organizations' operations have been included, is not a mistake as long as the assessment also focuses on the data center's own operations. Neighboring organizations' operations may have an impact on the data center's security and availability, especially if they share physical or network infrastructure or resources.A threat assessment should take into account the interdependencies and interactions between the data center and its external environment4.

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asked 18/09/2024

Updesh Kumar

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Your answer: A B C D

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