5.1 Compare & contrast various types of controls

Question 1

Security controls: what are the 3 major categories of security controls ?

Answer 1

• Managerial controls
• Operational controls
• Technical controls

Question 2

Security controls: what is managerial controls?

Answer 2

Controls that dress security design and implementation such as security policies, standard operating procedure etc

Question 3

Security controls: what is operational controls?

Answer 3

Controls that are implemented by people such as security guards, awareness programs

Question 4

Security controls: what is technical controls?

Answer 4

Controls that are implemented using systems such as OS controls, firewalls, anti-virus

Question 5

Security controls: what is a preventive control?

Answer 5

Controls that prevent an event from occuring such as physical access control, door lock, security guard, firewall

Question 6

Security controls: what is a detective control?

Answer 6

Controls that are designed to find a problem after it has occured

Question 7

Security controls: what is a corrective control?

Answer 7

Controls are put in place when errors or irregularities have been detected

Question 8

Security controls: what is a deterrent control?

Answer 8

Controls that may discourage intrusion attempt such as warning signs, login banner etc