Security Control

What Is Security Control?

Security control is a measure taken to protect a system, network, or data from unauthorized access, malicious attacks, or other security risks. Security controls can be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of both. Examples of security controls include firewalls, antivirus software, encryption, authentication, and access control. Security controls are designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems.

Description

Security control is a measure taken to protect a system, network, or data from unauthorized access, malicious attacks, or other security risks.

Usage and Examples

Security controls are used to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems. Examples of security controls include firewalls, antivirus software, encryption, authentication, and access control. Firewalls are used to protect networks from unauthorized access, while antivirus software is used to detect and remove malicious software. Encryption is used to protect data from unauthorized access, while authentication is used to verify the identity of users. Access control is used to restrict access to systems and data to authorized users.

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