ISC Exam Questions

which kinds of security controls?

Encryption and monitoring represent which kinds of security controls?

A.
Administrative and technical

B.
Technical and physical

C.
Both are technical

D.
Administrative and physical

Explanation:
Encryption (along with logical access controls, security devices, identification and
authentication) is a technical control. Monitoring (along with facility protection,
security guards, locks, environmental controls and intrusion detection) is a
physical control. By contrast, administrative controls include policies, standards,
procedures, guidelines, screening personnel and security awareness training.