CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #407: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

What is the most critical factor when implementing access controls for a physical site?

Options

• AThe cost of implementing the controls to the value of what is being protected
• BThe time of enforcing the controls
• CThe technology used in the controls
• DThe number of doors and gates that need to be secured

Explanation

Access controls are designed to protect valuable assets, but the cost of implementing these controls should not exceed the value of the assets they protect (see ISC2 Study Guide Chapter 3, For example, suppose an organization is considering implementing a high-tech biometric access control system to protect a storage room full of low-value items. In this case, the cost of the system may outweigh the value of the items it protects. A less expensive access control system may be more appropriate. The technology used in the controls, the number of doors and gates that need to be secured, and the time it takes to enforce the controls are all important considerations. However, they are less critical to the decision than ensuring that the cost of the controls is proportional to the value of the assets

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