Security Control Categories

Question 1

What are the 4 Broad Categories of Security Controls?

Answer 1

Technical Controls, Managerial Controls, Operational Controls, and Physical Controls

Question 2

Technical Controls

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Managerial Controls

Answer 3

also known as administrative controls, involve the strategic planning and governance side of security

Question 4

Operational Controls

Answer 4

Procedure and measures that are designed to protect data on a day-to-day basis

Question 5

Physical Controls

Answer 5

Tangible, real-world measures taken to protect assets