Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 877

Which of the following poses the GREATEST risk to a virtualized environment?

Answer options

• A. Server cloning occurs without appropriate approval from IT management.
• B. A network map has not been updated.
• C. Backup testing does not occur at regular intervals.
• D. Security zones within the environment are combined.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Combining security zones within a virtualized environment can lead to increased vulnerabilities, as it may allow unauthorized access to sensitive areas. While the other options present risks, they do not pose as immediate and severe a threat to the integrity and security of the entire virtualized system as merging security zones does.