Question

You are completing a review of the controls used to protect a media storage facility in your organization and would like to properly categorize each control that is currently in place. Which one of the following control categories does not accurately describe a fence around a facility?

1) Physical
2) Detective
3) Deterrent
4) Preventive

Answer 1

The category of security control that does not accurately describe a fence around a facility is 'detective'. A fence is considered a physical, deterrent, and preventive control but not a detective one since it does not detect unwanted events.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question assesses the understanding of different categories of security controls for a media storage facility. Among the categories listed, the one that does not accurately describe a fence around a facility is primarily detective. Physical controls involve tangible measures taken to protect assets, which would include a fence. Deterrent controls are meant to discourage unauthorized actions, so a fence also fits into this category as it can discourage trespassers. Preventive controls aim to prevent security incidents, and a fence is one such measure as it can prevent unauthorized physical access. However, detective controls are those that discover or detect unwanted events. A fence does not detect; it acts as a barrier, hence does not fall into the detective category.