Security Control Categories

Question 1

4 Broad Categories of Security Controls

Answer 1

Technical Controls
Managerial Controls
Operational Controls
Physical Controls

Question 2

Technical Controls

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Managerial Controls

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Operational Controls

Answer 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.

Question 5

Physical Controls

Answer 5

Tangible, real-world measures taken to protect assets.