What's another term that is synonymous with a common control? Response:

A common control is a security control that is applied to multiple information systems, meaning these systems 'inherit' the control from a common source. For example, an organization-wide physical security system or an enterprise identity management system is developed and managed centrally, and individual systems inherit its security.

'Security Controls' is a broad category that includes common controls, but it is not synonymous with the specific concept of a common control.

'Common Controls' is the same term as in the question, not a synonymous alternative.

A Common Controls Provider is the entity responsible for managing common controls, not the control itself.