iSACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certification Practice Exam

What is typically a result of emergent vulnerabilities?

1. Failure to apply security patches

2. Implementing new technology

3. Lack of awareness of best practices

4. Weak organizational policies

The correct answer is: Implementing new technology

Emergent vulnerabilities often arise as a direct consequence of implementing new technology. When organizations adopt new systems, applications, or infrastructure, they may introduce unforeseen security gaps that were not present in previous environments. These technological changes can lead to vulnerabilities due to several factors, including integration issues, insufficient testing, or the introduction of unpatched components that may contain flaws. While factors such as the failure to apply security patches, lack of awareness of best practices, and weak organizational policies certainly contribute to overall security risks, they are not directly categorized as emergent vulnerabilities. Instead, emergent vulnerabilities specifically refer to those that surface as organizations adapt to new technological landscapes, highlighting the importance of a proactive security strategy when integrating new technologies into existing frameworks.