SY0-701 Domain 1: General Security Concepts

Which of the answers listed below refer to examples of technical security controls? (Select 3 answers)

Multiple response — select two or more answers

Answer choices

  1. a. Security audits
  2. b. Encryption
  3. c. Organizational security policy
  4. d. IDSs
  5. e. Configuration management
  6. f. Firewalls

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Encryption, IDSs, and firewalls are technology-based controls. Security audits and configuration management are operational; an organizational security policy is managerial.

Correct answer(s): b. Encryption, d. IDSs, f. Firewalls

Exam domain: Domain 1: General Security Concepts (12% weight on the official guide).

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