What is the other name given to security controls?

The correct answer is D. Security safeguards. Security controls are formally referred to as 'security safeguards' in many security frameworks, including NIST publications. The term 'safeguards' reflects their purpose: protecting assets by mitigating risk. The other options (agents, blockers, shields) are not recognized…

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ASecurity agents
BSecurity blockers
CSecurity shields
DSecurity safeguards

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A
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C
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D
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Explanation

Security controls are formally referred to as 'security safeguards' in many security frameworks, including NIST publications. The term 'safeguards' reflects their purpose: protecting assets by mitigating risk. The other options (agents, blockers, shields) are not recognized industry terms for security controls.

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