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Actual exam question from Isaca's CISM
Question #: 1050
Topic #: 1
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A situation where an organization has unpatched IT systems in violation of the patching policy should be treated as:

  • A. an increased threat profile.
  • B. a vulnerability management failure.
  • C. an increased risk profile.
  • D. a security control failure.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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SHERLOCKAWS
1 month ago
Selected Answer: D
D seems best answer here because the patching policy is a control >> It was not followed or enforced >> so the control failed. Yes yes, the risk has increased. But this is a result of the problem, not the core issue itself.
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oluchecpoint
6 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
C. an increased risk profile An unpatched server increases the risk in the environment
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bronay
6 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Vulnerability management failure
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ssdny
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Rist Profile = type and amount of risk
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