CRISC · Question #541
Warning banners on login screens for laptops provided by an organization to its employees are an example of which type of control?
The correct answer is D. Deterrent. Warning banners on login screens for laptops are a type of deterrent control, aiming to discourage unauthorized access or misuse by informing users of organizational policies.
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Warning banners on login screens for laptops provided by an organization to its employees are an example of which type of control?
Options
- ACorrective
- BPreventive
- CDetective
- DDeterrent
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A3% (1)
- B10% (3)
- C3% (1)
- D84% (26)
Why each option
Warning banners on login screens for laptops are a type of deterrent control, aiming to discourage unauthorized access or misuse by informing users of organizational policies.
Corrective controls are implemented after an incident has occurred to restore systems to normal operation and prevent recurrence.
Preventive controls are designed to stop security incidents from happening in the first place, such as firewalls or access controls that block unauthorized access.
Detective controls are designed to identify and alert about security incidents that are occurring or have occurred, like intrusion detection systems or audit logs.
A deterrent control is designed to discourage or dissuade potential attackers or unauthorized users from attempting to violate security policies. Warning banners achieve this by explicitly stating the rules and potential consequences of misuse, thereby reducing the likelihood of a security incident.
Concept tested: Types of security controls (deterrent)
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