Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0175 - Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Which of the following Operation Security controls is intended to prevent unauthorized intruders from internally or externally accessing the system, and to lower the amount and impact of unintentional errors that are entering the system?

A. Detective Controls
B. Preventative Controls
C. Corrective Controls
D. Directive Controls

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

In the Operations Security domain, Preventative Controls are designed to prevent unauthorized intruders from internally or externally accessing the system, and to lower the amount and impact of unintentional errors that are entering the system. Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 217.