Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 1207

Which of the following is a risk factor associated with migrating to an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) public cloud service provider?

Answer options

• A. Reduced availability
• B. Reduced storage capacity
• C. Reduced elasticity of the infrastructure
• D. Reduced control of the infrastructure

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as migrating to an IaaS provider typically involves relinquishing some control over the infrastructure, which can pose risks. Options A, B, and C do not accurately reflect common risks associated with IaaS; availability, storage capacity, and elasticity can often improve rather than decrease with cloud migrations.