The 3 Types Of Security Controls (Expert Explains) | PurpleSec

Security controls play a foundational role in shaping the actions cyber security professionals take to protect an organization. There are three main types of IT security controls including technical, administrative, and physical. The primary goal for implementing a security control can be preventative, detective, corrective, compensatory, or act as a deterrent. Controls are also used to protect people as is the case with social engineering awareness training or policies. What Is A Security Control? Security controls are countermeasures or safeguards used to reduce the chances that a threat will exploit a vulnerability. For example, implementing company-wide security awareness training to minimize the risk of a social engineering attack on your network, people, and information systems. Download the PDF here: https://purplesec.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Types-Of-Security-Controls.pdf Video Chapters ------------------------------ 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - What Is A Security Control? 01:38 - What Are The Goals Of Security Controls? 04:10 - Understanding The Basics Of Risk & Threats 05:59 - Technical Controls 07:20 - Administrative Controls 09:29 - Physical Controls 10:01 - Preventative Controls 11:26 - Detective Controls 13:22 - Corrective Controls 14:02 - Deterrent Controls 15:00 - Compensating Controls 16:08 - Performing A Security Control Assessment About The Author ------------------------------ Michael Swanagan, CISSP, CISA, CISM https://purplesec.us/cyber-security-experts/michael-swanagan/ Related Videos ------------------------ ► What Is Vulnerability Management? https://youtu.be/RE6_Lo2wSIg ► Common Types Of Network Security Vulnerabilities In 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VaPTIuRs4k ► 7 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jpec7tOQqM ► Red Team VS Blue Team: What’s The Difference? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNY59pil8Tk ► What Is A Security Operations Center? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M24YUsv5xlg ► What Are The Types Of Penetration Testing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca-6xCLmND8 ► Firewall Penetration Testing: Steps, Methods, & Tools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Izu0J6iSoM Resources & Links ------------------------------ What Is Cyber Security? https://purplesec.us/cyber-security/ 50 Free Information & Cyber Security Policy Templates https://purplesec.us/resources/cyber-... -------------------------------------- ► If you need help securing your business from cyber attacks then feel free to reach out: https://purplesec.us/consultation/ ►Find us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/purple_sec/ #securitycontrols #cybersecurity #infosec