Which control is designed to detect attempted security violations after they occur?
A CISSP practice question covering Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing. Try answering before reading the explanation below.
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Why "Detective control" is the right answer
Detective controls (logging, IDS, audits, CCTV review) discover incidents. Preventive stops them. Corrective restores. Compensating substitutes when a primary control isn't feasible.
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