Isaca Exam CRISC Topic 3 Question 93 Discussion

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Question #: 93
Topic #: 3

An organization recently implemented a cybersecurity awareness program that includes phishing simulation exercises for all employees. What type of control is being utilized?

APreventive

BCompensating

CDeterrent

DDetective

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Suggested Answer: C

Phishing simulations serve as a deterrent by highlighting the consequences of risky behavior and reinforcing secure practices, reducing the likelihood of successful attacks. This supports Behavioral Risk Management.

by Lynelle at Jan 22, 2025, 04:44 AM

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Cheryl

4 months ago

I believe it could also be a detective control, as it helps in detecting potential vulnerabilities.

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Ceola

5 months ago

This question is a bit 'phishy' if you ask me, but I'm going to have to go with A) Preventive. Gotta stay ahead of those cybercriminals, you know?

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Corinne

4 months ago

I think so too. It's better to prevent the attacks rather than just detect them after the fact.

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Yan

4 months ago

I agree, A) Preventive sounds like the right choice. It's important to proactively protect against phishing attacks.

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Winifred

5 months ago

I'm feeling a bit like a 'phish' out of water here, but I'll go with B) Compensating. The exercises help compensate for the potential weaknesses in the organization's cybersecurity measures.

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Mona

5 months ago

I agree with Julio, phishing simulation exercises are meant to prevent cyber attacks.

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Alishia

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with C) Deterrent. The phishing simulations are meant to deter employees from engaging in risky online behavior.

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Kati

4 months ago

I think it could also be A) Preventive, since the goal is to prevent security incidents by raising awareness.

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Fallon

4 months ago

I agree, C) Deterrent makes sense. It's all about preventing employees from falling for phishing attacks.

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Haydee

5 months ago

D) Detective makes more sense to me. The exercises are designed to detect which employees need more cybersecurity training.

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Julio

5 months ago

I think the control being utilized is preventive.

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Ayesha

5 months ago

I think the correct answer is A) Preventive. The phishing simulation exercises are designed to prevent employees from falling for real phishing attacks.

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Timothy

4 months ago

I'm leaning towards A) Preventive as well. It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Eladia

4 months ago

I think it could also be C) Deterrent, to scare employees into being more cautious.

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Kenneth

4 months ago

I agree, A) Preventive makes sense. It's all about stopping the attacks before they happen.

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