Security Control Categories

Question 1

Technical Controls, Managerial Controls, Operational Controls, Physical Controls

Answer 1

4 Broad Categories of Security Controls

Question 2

Technologies, hardware, and software mechanisms that are implemented
to manage and reduce risks

Answer 2

Technical Controls

Question 3

Sometimes also referred to as administrative controls
Involve the strategic planning and governance side of security

Answer 3

Managerial Controls

Question 4

Procedures and measures that are designed to protect data on a
day-to-day basis
Are mainly governed by internal processes and human actions

Answer 4

Operational Controls

Question 5

Tangible, real-world measures taken to protect assets

Answer 5

Physical Controls