5_1_Security Controls

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What is the primary goal of security controls as mentioned in the text?

  • To increase security risks
  • To ignore any damage caused by security events
  • To maximize the impact of security events
  • To prevent security events (correct)

Which category of security control focuses on the design of security or policy implementation?

  • Operational control
  • Technical control
  • Physical control
  • Managerial control (correct)

What type of controls are managed by people according to the text?

  • Technical controls
  • Physical controls
  • Preventive controls
  • Operational controls (correct)

Antivirus software on workstations is an example of which type of control?

<p>Technical control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do technical controls aim to do?

<p>Implement antivirus software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of controls would a firewall connecting an organization to the internet fall under?

<p>Technical control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of control is a lock on a door considered?

<p>Physical control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which control type is characterized by being able to identify and record security events but not prevent them?

<p>Detective control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) do in terms of security controls?

<p>Blocks network attacks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which control type focuses on recovering from security intrusions by compensating for the issues left behind?

<p>Compensating control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a deterrent control?

<p>Deter potential intruders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of security controls, what role do backup power systems or generators play?

<p>Compensate for power outages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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