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Actual exam question from Isaca's CISA
Question #: 101
Topic #: 1
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An IS auditor finds that a key Internet-facing system is vulnerable to attack and that patches are not available. What should the auditor recommend be done
FIRST?

  • A. Implement additional firewalls to protect the system.
  • B. Decommission the server.
  • C. Implement a new system that can be patched.
  • D. Evaluate the associated risk.
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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5b56aae
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
Access the risk first
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Moruf
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D is the correct answer
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Pakawat
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: D
D. To perform risk-based approach. asses or evaluate, analysis, treatment and monitor.
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Eric0223
1 year, 11 months ago
why not A?
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Baggio13
1 year, 1 month ago
Deploying a new firewall will require cost and will not address vulnerability issues on the server. It is always safe to conduct a risk assessment and the results will guide your remediation plan
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MichaelHoang
1 year, 10 months ago
Practically, I dont think we should implement a firewall to protect the server just because it is not patching.
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