April 2025
Intermediate to advanced
544 pages
20h 19m
English
Content preview from The Cybersecurity Control Playbook
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Chapter 1
- 1.1 Correct Answer: B. Preventive, Detective, Corrective.
Explanation: These are the three primary categories of cybersecurity controls based on timing. They indicate whether a control prevents, detects, or responds to incidents.
- 1.2 Correct Answer: C. A firewall filtering network traffic.
Explanation: Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access by blocking suspicious or harmful network traffic. This makes them a key example of preventive controls.
- 1.3 Correct Answer: B. Detect and alert about ongoing or past incidents.
Explanation: Detective controls identify and provide alerts for security incidents, enabling quick response. They do not stop incidents but provide critical information for mitigation.
- 1.4 Correct Answer: C. They focus on restoring systems to normal after an incident.
Explanation: Corrective controls respond to incidents by minimizing harm and restoring functionality. Examples include backups and system repair tools.
- 1.5 Correct Answer: B. Enforcing policies and governance measures.
Explanation: Administrative controls involve creating and enforcing policies and procedures to guide organizational cybersecurity efforts. They help shape security culture and compliance.
- 1.6 Correct Answer: C. Multi‐factor authentication (MFA).
Explanation: MFA is a technical control that enhances security by requiring multiple forms of verification for user access. This technology‐driven measure prevents unauthorized access.
- 1.7 Correct Answer: B. ...
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