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Isaca Cybersecurity-Audit-Certificate Exam - Topic 3 Question 49 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's Cybersecurity-Audit-Certificate exam
Question #: 49
Topic #: 3
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A cloud service provider is used to perform analytics on an organization's sensitive dat

a. A data leakage incident occurs in the service providers network from a regulatory perspective, who is responsible for the data breach?

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A cloud service provider is used to perform analytics on an organization's sensitive data. A data leakage incident occurs in the service provider's network. From a regulatory perspective, the organization is responsible for the data breach. This is because the organization is the data owner and has the ultimate accountability and liability for the security and privacy of its data, regardless of where it is stored or processed. The organization cannot transfer or delegate its responsibility to the service provider, even if there is a contractual agreement or service level agreement that specifies the security obligations of the service provider. The other options are not correct, because they either imply that the service provider is responsible (A), or that the responsibility depends on the nature of breach (B) or specific regulatory requirements C, which are not relevant factors.


by Georgiana at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Viva
20 days ago
D makes sense too. The organization has a duty to protect data.
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Malissa
26 days ago
I lean towards B. It really depends on the breach type.
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Jerilyn
1 month ago
I feel it's A. The provider should secure the data.
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Anisha
1 month ago
I think it's C. Regulations vary, so it depends.
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Kizzy
1 month ago
No way, the organization should always be responsible!
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Amina
2 months ago
Wait, so the organization might not be liable? That’s surprising!
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Cherri
2 months ago
Definitely C, regulatory requirements matter a lot!
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Rosendo
2 months ago
I think it depends on the contract terms.
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Ben
2 months ago
It's usually the service provider's fault.
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Mariko
2 months ago
The organization should have done more to ensure the service provider was following proper security protocols.
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Elenore
2 months ago
Haha, "nature of breath"? I think that option is a bit of a stretch.
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Leonor
3 months ago
Definitely the service provider. They're the ones who were entrusted with the data and they let it get breached.
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Avery
3 months ago
I think it depends on the specific regulatory requirements. The organization and the service provider may share responsibility.
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Dion
3 months ago
The service provider should be responsible. They're the ones who failed to secure the data properly.
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Glory
4 months ago
I recall a practice question where the answer was "dependent upon the nature of the breach." So, I guess it could be a mix of factors involved here.
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Lashanda
4 months ago
I'm a bit unsure, but I feel like the organization might still hold some responsibility, especially if they didn't follow best practices for data security.
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Kris
4 months ago
I think it might depend on the specific regulations in place, like GDPR or HIPAA. Those have different requirements for data handling.
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Justine
4 months ago
I remember discussing data breaches in class, and it seemed like the responsibility could vary based on the contract with the service provider.
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Nancey
4 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure, but I think it's going to come down to the specific contract and the regulatory requirements. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Veronique
4 months ago
This is a good question. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out. I just need to carefully read through the options and apply my understanding of data security and regulatory compliance.
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Daisy
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a strategy here. I need to look at the nature of the data breach and see if it was due to the provider's negligence or if the organization failed to properly secure the data. That should point me to the right answer.
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Solange
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I think it depends on the specific regulatory requirements, but I'm not sure how to determine that. Guess I'll have to do some research.
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Glenna
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'd want to carefully review the contract and service level agreement with the provider to understand the responsibilities and liabilities.
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Tyisha
15 days ago
I agree, the contract is key.
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