Security control types

Question 1

Preventative controls

Answer 1

proactive measures implemented to thwart potential security threats or breaches, ie, firewall

Question 2

Deterrent Controls

Answer 2

Discourage potential attackers by making the effort seem less appealing, ie warnings or banners

Question 3

Detective controls

Answer 3

Monitor and alert org to malicious activities as they occur or shortly after

Question 4

Corrective controls

Answer 4

Mitigate any potential damage and restore system to normal state

Question 5

Compensating controls

Answer 5

measures that are implemented when primary security controls are not feasible or effective, vpn on top of wpa2 connection

Question 6

Directive controls

Answer 6

Guide, form, mandate different actions set standards for behavior within org