Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0178

Which type of control is concerned with restoring controls?

A.
Compensating controls
B. Corrective controls
C. Detective controls
D. Preventive controls

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Corrective controls are concerned with remedying circumstances and restoring controls.
Detective controls are concerned with investigating what happen after the fact such as logs and video surveillance tapes for example.
Compensating controls are alternative controls, used to compensate weaknesses in other controls. Preventive controls are concerned with avoiding occurrences of risks. Source: TIPTON, Hal, (ISC)2, Introduction to the CISSP Exam presentation.