CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-401), 4th Edition

CHAPTER 11

Security Controls

In this chapter, you will

     •   Determine the appropriate control to meet the goals of security

     •   Examine the controls used to ensure confidentiality

     •   Examine the controls used to ensure integrity

     •   Examine the controls used to ensure availability

     •   Examine the controls used to ensure safety

Security controls are the mechanisms employed to minimize exposure to risk and mitigate the effects of loss. Using the security attributes of confidentiality, integrity, and availability associated with data, it is incumbent upon the security team to determine the appropriate set of controls to achieve the security objectives. The elements confidentiality, integrity, and availability are commonly ...