Security Control Types

Question 1

6 Basic types of security controls?

Answer 1

Preventive, Deterrent, Detective, Corrective, Compensating, and Directive controls

Question 2

Preventive Controls

Answer 2

Proactive measures implemented to thwart potentially security threats or beaches

Question 3

Deterrent Controls

Answer 3

Discourage potential attackers by making the effort seem less appealing or more challenging

Question 4

Detective Controls

Answer 4

Monitor and alert organizationsto malicious asctivities as they occur

Question 5

Corrective Control

Answer 5

Mitigate any potential damage and restore our systems to their normal state

Question 6

Compensating Control

Answer 6

Alternative measures that are implemented when primary security controls are not feasible or effective

Question 7

Directive Control

Answer 7

Guide, Inform, or Mandate Actions, often rooted in policy or documentation and set the standards for behavior within an organization