Which of the following is a technical security control?

The correct answer is D. Firewall. A firewall is a technical control enforced by hardware or software to monitor and filter network traffic, distinguishing it from physical (e.g., fence, security guard) or administrative (e.g., policy)

Submitted by certguy· Mar 6, 2026General security concepts

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ASecurity guard
BPolicy
CFence
DFirewall

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A
9% (4)
B
2% (1)
C
2% (1)
D
87% (40)

Explanation

A firewall is a technical control enforced by hardware or software to monitor and filter network traffic, distinguishing it from physical (e.g., fence, security guard) or administrative (e.g., policy)

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