CRISC · Question #436
An organization recently implemented new technologies that enable the use of robotic process automation. Which of the following is MOST important to reassess?
The correct answer is A. Risk profile. After implementing new technologies like robotic process automation, it is most important to reassess the organization's risk profile because new technologies introduce new threats and vulnerabilities.
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An organization recently implemented new technologies that enable the use of robotic process automation. Which of the following is MOST important to reassess?
Options
- ARisk profile
- BRisk tolerance
- CRisk capacity
- DRisk appetite
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A76% (31)
- B2% (1)
- C17% (7)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
After implementing new technologies like robotic process automation, it is most important to reassess the organization's risk profile because new technologies introduce new threats and vulnerabilities.
Implementing new technologies like Robotic Process Automation significantly alters an organization's operational landscape by introducing new assets, attack surfaces, dependencies, and potential points of failure or misuse. Therefore, reassessing the overall risk profile-which includes identifying new threats, vulnerabilities, and their potential impacts-is crucial to understand the updated risk landscape and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
Risk tolerance is the acceptable level of variation around risk objectives; while it might eventually be revisited, the immediate need is to understand the new risks themselves before deciding if tolerance needs adjustment.
Risk capacity refers to the maximum level of risk an organization can bear; new technology doesn't inherently change this unless it dramatically alters financial stability or regulatory obligations.
Risk appetite defines the amount and type of risk an organization is willing to take; while new technologies might prompt a review of appetite, the immediate and most critical step is to first understand how the new technology has changed the existing risks and associated impacts.
Concept tested: Impact of new technology on risk profile
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-30/rev-1/final
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