Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0385

Which of the following would best classify as a management control?

A.
Review of security controls
B. Personnel security
C. Physical and environmental protection
D. Documentation

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Management controls focus on the management of the IT security system and the management of risk for a system.
They are techniques and concerns that are normally addressed by management. Routine evaluations and response to identified vulnerabilities are important elements of managing the risk of a system, thus considered management controls.
SECURITY CONTROLS: The management, operational, and technical controls (i.e.,safeguards or countermeasures) prescribed for an information system to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its information.
SECURITY CONTROL BASELINE: The set of minimum security controls defined for a low-impact, moderate-impact,or high-impact information system.
The following are incorrect answers: Personnel security, physical and environmental protection and documentation are forms of operational controls.
Reference(s) used for this question:
http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/drafts/800-53-rev4/sp800-53-rev4-… and FIPS PUB 200 at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/fips/fips200/FIPS-200-final-march…