Section 2.13 Security control categories Flashcards
Objectives 1.1 Compare and contrast various types of security controls Objectives 1.2 - Summarise fundamental security concepts
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4 broad categories
Security Control categories
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- Technical controls: Technologies, hardware and software mechanisms that are implemented to manage and reduce risks
- Managerial/Administrative controls: Invloves the strategic planning and governance side of security
- Operational controls: Measures that are designed to protect data on a day to day basis. These are mainly governed by internal processes and human actions
- Physical controls: Tangible, real world measures taken to protect assests