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CISM · Question #762

Which of the following should be the PRIMARY area of focus when mitigating security risks associated with emerging technologies?

The correct answer is D. Potential vulnerabilities. The primary area of focus when mitigating security risks related to emerging technologies is identifying and addressing their potential vulnerabilities. Emerging technologies often introduce unknown or untested risks, so proactively analyzing and mitigating these weaknesses is…

Submitted by luis.pe· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

Question

Which of the following should be the PRIMARY area of focus when mitigating security risks associated with emerging technologies?

Options

  • ACompatibility with legacy systems
  • BChange management controls
  • CApplication of corporate hardening standards
  • DPotential vulnerabilities

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    89% (25)

Explanation

The primary area of focus when mitigating security risks related to emerging technologies is identifying and addressing their potential vulnerabilities. Emerging technologies often introduce unknown or untested risks, so proactively analyzing and mitigating these weaknesses is essential to maintain a secure environment.

Topics

#Emerging Technologies Security#Vulnerability Management#Risk Mitigation#Risk Assessment

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