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CRISC · Question #479

Which of the following BEST enables the timely detection of changes in the security control environment?

The correct answer is A. Control self-assessment (CSA). Control self-assessments (CSA) involve ongoing evaluation by the control owners themselves, fostering continuous awareness and timely detection of control changes.

Submitted by rachelw· Apr 18, 2026Risk Response and Reporting

Question

Which of the following BEST enables the timely detection of changes in the security control environment?

Options

  • AControl self-assessment (CSA)
  • BLog analysis
  • CSecurity control reviews
  • DRandom sampling checks

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    85% (33)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    8% (3)

Why each option

Control self-assessments (CSA) involve ongoing evaluation by the control owners themselves, fostering continuous awareness and timely detection of control changes.

AControl self-assessment (CSA)Correct

Control self-assessment (CSA) involves the individuals directly responsible for the controls regularly evaluating their design and operational effectiveness, leading to timely detection of changes as they are closest to the daily operation of the controls.

BLog analysis

Log analysis focuses on detecting security events or anomalies, not necessarily changes in the control environment itself, unless those changes manifest as logging failures.

CSecurity control reviews

Security control reviews are typically periodic audits or assessments performed by a separate function, which might not be timely enough for detecting immediate changes.

DRandom sampling checks

Random sampling checks are a method of auditing, which, like security control reviews, are usually periodic and may not provide timely detection of all changes.

Concept tested: Continuous monitoring of controls

Topics

#Control self-assessment (CSA)#Security control monitoring#Control effectiveness#Risk response

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