Security Control Types

Question 1

Preventive, Deterrent, Detective, Corrective, Compensating, Directive

Answer 1

6 Basic Types of Security Controls

Question 2

Proactive measures implemented to thwart potential security threats or breaches

Answer 2

Preventive Controls

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Deterrent Controls

Question 4

Monitor and alert organizations to malicious activities as they occur or shortly thereafter

Answer 4

Detective Controls

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Corrective Controls

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Compensating Controls

Question 7

Guide, inform, or mandate actions
Often rooted in policy or documentation and set the standards for
behavior within an organization

Answer 7

Directive Controls