IT Security Control Concepts

The video tutorial covers various security controls used to mitigate IT security risks. It explains the four main categories of controls: technical, managerial, operational, and physical. Each category is further divided into control types such as preventive, deterrent, detective, corrective, compensating, and directive. The tutorial provides examples for each control type and discusses how they can be applied to protect data, systems, and physical assets.

What is the primary goal of IT security?

• To reduce software costs

• To protect data, systems, buildings, and people

• To enhance user experience

• To increase system performance

Which category of security controls involves setting up policies and procedures within an operating system?

• Technical controls

• Managerial controls

• Operational controls

• Physical controls

What type of control is a firewall rule?

• Operational control

• Managerial control

• Technical control

• Physical control

Which of the following is an example of a deterrent control?

• Splash screen with security information

• Security policy training

• System logs

• Backup recovery

What is the purpose of a detective control?

• To prevent access to resources

• To identify and warn about breaches

• To correct security incidents

• To direct users to follow security policies

Which category does reviewing login reports fall into?

• Technical

• Managerial

• Operational

• Physical

What is a corrective control?

• A control that directs users to follow policies

• A control that occurs after an event to minimize impact

• A control that identifies breaches

• A control that prevents access

Which of the following is an example of a compensating control?

• Firewall rule to block traffic

• Security policy training

• Motion detectors

• Splash screen with security information

What is a directive control?

• A control that corrects security incidents

• A control that directs users to follow security measures

• A control that prevents access

• A control that identifies breaches

Which category does a sign saying 'authorized personnel only' fall into?

• Physical

• Technical

• Operational

• Managerial