Security Controls

Question 1

All security controls can be categorized as one of three primary types of access controls. (3)

Answer 1

1) Physical Controls
2) Technical / Logicall Controls
3) Administrative / Managerial Controls

Question 2

Controls implemented to increase physical security posture. Designed to increase capability to who can access a building or secure area.

Answer 2

Physical Controls

Question 3

Controls implemented through hardware or software to prevent or restrict access

Answer 3

Logical / Technical Controls

Question 4

A one-time evaluation of a security posture.

Answer 4

Auditing

Question 5

An ongoing process that continually evaluates a system of its users.

Answer 5

Monitoring

Question 6

Implemented to manage the organization’s personnel and assets

Answer 6

Administrative / Managerial Controls

Question 7

Which basic system security control should an administrator enable to ensure that company data is not compromised on a lost or stolen mobile device?

a) Locator application
b) Full-device encryption
c) Swipe lock
d) Remote backup application

Answer 7

b) Full-device encryption

Enabling full-device encryption ensures that if a mobile device is lost or stolen, the data stored on the device is encrypted and cannot be easily accessed by unauthorized users. This is a crucial security measure to protect sensitive company data in the event of a security breach.