What is NOT an example of a technical control?

The correct answer is B. Data classification. A technical control is a measure designed to help protect data against unauthorized access, either physical or logical (see ISC2 Study Guide, Chapter 5). Examples of technical controls include firewalls, routers with Access Control Lists (ACLs), and encryption. Data…

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ARouter Access Control List
BData classification
CEncryption
DFirewall rule

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A technical control is a measure designed to help protect data against unauthorized access, either physical or logical (see ISC2 Study Guide, Chapter 5). Examples of technical controls include firewalls, routers with Access Control Lists (ACLs), and encryption. Data classification, however, is the process of labeling data according to its sensitivity, allowing for different access levels based on the label given.

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