1.1 Compare and contrast various types of security controls

Question 1

Control Categories

Technical Controls

Answer 1

Technologies, hardware, software mechanisms that are implemented to manage and reduce risks

Question 2

Control Categories

Managerial Controls

Answer 2

AKA admin controls
Involves the strategic planning and governance side of security

Question 3

Control Categories

Operational Controls

Answer 3

Procedures and measures that are designed to protect data on a day to day basis
Mainly governed by internal processes and human actions

Question 4

Control Categories

Physical Controls

Answer 4

Tangible, real workd measures taken to protect assets like Gates and Security Guards

Question 5

Control Types

Preventive Controls

Answer 5

Proactive measures implemented to thwart potential secuirty threats or breaches

Question 6

Control Types

Deterrent Controls

Answer 6

Discourage potential attackers by making the effort seem less appealing or more challenging

Question 7

Control Types

Detective Controls

Answer 7

Monitor and alert organizations to malicious activities as they occur or shortly thereafer

Question 8

Control Types

Corrective Controls

Answer 8

Mitigate any potential damage and restore our systems to their normal state

Question 9

Control Types

Compensating Controls

Answer 9

Alternative measures that are implemented when security controls are not feasible or effective

Question 10

Control Types

Directive Controls

Answer 10

Guide, inform, or mandate actions
Often rooted in policy or documentation and set the standards for behavior within an organization