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Which of the following is related to physical security …

Which of the following is related to physical security and is NOT considered a technical control?

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A.
Access control Mechanisms

B.
Intrusion Detection Systems

C.
Firewalls

D.
Locks

Explanation:
Locks are an example of a physical control type, not a technical control.
Controls are put into place to reduce the risk an organization faces, and they come in three main flavors:
administrative, technical, and physical. Administrative controls are commonly referred to as “soft controls”
because they are more management-oriented. Examples of administrative controls are security documentation,
risk management, personnel security, and training. Technical controls (also called logical controls) are software
or hardware components, as in firewalls, IDS, encryption, identification and authentication mechanisms. And
physical controls are items put into place to protect facility, personnel, and resources. Examples of physical
controls are security guards, locks, fencing, and lighting.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Access control Mechanisms are an example of a technical control. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
B: Intrusion Detection Systems are an example of a technical control. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
C: Firewalls are an example of a technical control. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 28


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