Exam CRISC topic 1 question 639 discussion

the most important factor to consider when defining the IT risk associated with outsourcing data-intensive business processes to a cloud-based service provider is the right to audit the provider 1. This right allows the organization to assess the provider’s security controls and ensure that they meet the organization’s requirements. It also helps to ensure that the provider is complying with any relevant regulations and standards.

B. Right to audit the provider. When an organization plans to engage a cloud-based service provider for data-intensive business processes, having the right to audit the provider is crucial. This right allows the organization to assess the security and compliance measures of the provider, ensuring that they meet the organization's standards and regulatory requirements. It provides transparency into the provider's operations, data handling practices, and security controls. While other factors such as service level agreements (SLAs), customer service reviews, and the scope of services provided are important considerations, the right to audit is particularly critical for assessing and managing IT risks associated with outsourcing, especially when sensitive or critical data is involved. It helps the organization maintain control over its data and verify that the service provider is meeting its obligations.

It is D. The risk a third party represents to a company is predicated on the services the third party is providing. Right to audit allows you to identify how the third party is handling the risks they present to your organization.

the scope of services provided would be more important to help define IT risk, as it outlines the specific responsibilities of the cloud-based service provider and the organization, including the types of data being processed and the methods for processing and protecting that data. Understanding the scope of services provided can help identify potential areas of risk and develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

Option A is correct as SLA contains the scope of services between both parties and include other clauses such as right to audit, Information security clauses, performace metrics and service review.

remember in the contract. scope is define what the vendor do. SLA is define the performance agreed in both parties. let say, scope, vendor response the server preferences, SLA is server availability is 99.95%. to define risk, you will look into scope or SLA? for me SLA. given answer is correct.

Also see R1-100.

I agree with D. See R1-82. Not the same answer, but similar.

The Answer could be D too as SLA would be defined based on scope of service.