CGRC · Question #429
A countermeasure or safeguard that is implemented in an informational system in part as a common control and in part as a system-specific control Response:
The correct answer is C. Hybrid control. A control that combines elements of both a common control (inherited from an organizational system) and a system-specific control (unique to the individual system) is known as a hybrid control. This approach allows for shared services while addressing unique system requirements.
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A countermeasure or safeguard that is implemented in an informational system in part as a common control and in part as a system-specific control Response:
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- ASystem Specific control
- BLogical control
- CHybrid control
- DCommon control
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(44 responses)- A5% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C93% (41)
Why each option
A control that combines elements of both a common control (inherited from an organizational system) and a system-specific control (unique to the individual system) is known as a hybrid control. This approach allows for shared services while addressing unique system requirements.
A system-specific control is entirely implemented by and unique to a single information system, without any shared components.
A logical control refers to software or data-oriented controls (e.g., passwords, encryption) and is a functional classification, not a provisioning classification.
A hybrid control is precisely defined as a control where some aspects are provided as a common control (e.g., an enterprise-wide policy or service) and other aspects are implemented specifically for an individual information system. This combination allows for a balance of shared services and system-unique requirements.
A common control is entirely inherited and provided by an organizational system or infrastructure, rather than being partially implemented by the individual system.
Concept tested: NIST control types - hybrid
Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-53r5.pdf
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