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Question #: 579
Topic #: 1
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An IS auditor is reviewing an industrial control system (ICS) that uses older unsupported technology in the scope of an upcoming audit. What should the auditor consider the MOST significant concern?

  • A. Technical specifications are not documented.
  • B. Disaster recovery plans (DRPs) are not in place.
  • C. Attack vectors are evolving for industrial control systems.
  • D. There is a greater risk of system exploitation.
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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A_Salem
Highly Voted 3 years, 6 months ago
System exploitation is not the only risk, other risks can be system failure or misconfigurations. System exploitation can be compensated by isolating the system network or using IPS, but if system fails or misconfigured, it can`t be restored without a DRP. B. Disaster recovery plans (DRPs) are not in place.
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3008
1 year, 11 months ago
disaster recovery plans (DRPs) not in place, is also a concern, but it is not the most significant concern in this scenario because it is possible to develop DRPs even if the technology is unsupported.
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RS66
Most Recent 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D. There is a greater risk of system exploitation.
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a84n
1 year ago
Selected Answer: C
option C directly addresses the evolving nature of attack vectors for industrial control systems, which is crucial for understanding the specific security risks posed by outdated technology in the ICS environment.
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Yejide03
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: D
D. There is a greater risk of system exploitation.
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1 year, 7 months ago
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spar2kle
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: D
My answer is D - there is a greater risk of system exploitation. As technology becomes unsupported, it is more vulnerable to exploitation, since new vulnerabilities are not being addressed. This could lead to a system breach or other major issues.
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3008
1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: D
When a system is no longer supported, it means that there are no more updates or patches available to address any security vulnerabilities that may be discovered. This leaves the system open to exploitation by attackers, who can take advantage of the system's weaknesses to gain unauthorized access, disrupt operations, or steal sensitive information
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Deeplaxmi
2 years, 7 months ago
Possibility of increased system exploitation could be the concern of the organisation mainly, lack of DRP is a concern for auditor which the auditor should report.
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BlackGarlic
3 years, 1 month ago
According to SANS Institute, consequences of modern ICS cyber-attacks on an even grander scale can include: • Large power grid blackouts in large cities and entire regions • Failure of critical manufacturing equipment • Massive business financial losses • Paralysis of smart city emergency infrastructure in large municipalities • Injury of plant workers • Serious environmental damage So, option D is the correct answer.
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