N2K - Flash Cards - General Security Concepts - Compare and Contrast Various Types of Security Controls

Question 1

What type of control is closed circuit television (CCTV)?

Answer 1

Detective Control Type (Physical Control Category)

Question 2

Which operational control defines when users can use systems?

Answer 2

Time-Of-Day Restrictions

Question 3

What are four categories of security controls?

Answer 3

Technical
Managerial
Operational
Physical

Question 4

When does a detective control detect a security incident?

Answer 4

During or After Its Occurrence

Question 5

When is a compensating control used?

Answer 5

When the recommended or mandated control cannot be implemented because it would be too costly or cumbersome to implement

Question 6

What is the purpose of physical controls?

Answer 6

To enforce physical access control to vulnerable assets

Question 7

Which category of controls includes access control mechanisms, password management, identification methods, authentication methods, and security devices?

Answer 7

Technical or Logical Controls

Question 8

What is the term for barriers, deterrents, and impediments that prevent or alert against unauthorized entry or access to property and information assets?

Answer 8

Physical Controls

Question 9

Acceptable Use Policies, handbooks, and posted warning signs are examples of which type of security control?

Answer 9

Directive Control