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Isaca IT Risk Fundamentals Exam - Topic 6 Question 22 Discussion
Topic #: 6
Which of the following is the PRIMARY concern with vulnerability assessments?
The primary concern with vulnerability assessments is the presence of false positives. Here's why:
Threat Mitigation: While vulnerability assessments help in identifying potential vulnerabilities that need to be mitigated, this is not a concern but an objective of the assessment. It aims to provide information for better threat mitigation.
Report Size: The size of the report generated from a vulnerability assessment is not a primary concern. The focus is on the accuracy and relevance of the findings rather than the volume of the report.
False Positives: These occur when the vulnerability assessment incorrectly identifies a security issue that does not actually exist. False positives can lead to wasted resources as time and effort are spent investigating and addressing non-existent problems. They can also cause distractions from addressing real vulnerabilities, thus posing a significant concern.
The primary concern, therefore, is managing and reducing false positives to ensure the vulnerability assessment is accurate and effective.
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