Security Control Types

Question 1

6 Basic Types of Security Controls

Answer 1

Preventive Controls
Deterrent Controls
Detective Controls
Corrective Controls
Compensating Controls
Directive Controls

Question 2

Preventive Controls

Answer 2

Proactive measures implemented to thwart potential security threats or breaches.

Question 3

Deterrent Controls

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Detective Controls

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Corrective Controls

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Compensating Controls

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Directive Controls

Answer 7

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