Day-378: What Are Information Security Controls?

23/07/2025 6 min

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Today I will discuss:1. Different types of Information Security Controls…Gateway ⛩ to become Skilled-Cybersecurity Professional 🕴🕴🕴 https://luminisindia.com/goehm--Information Security Controls are policies, procedures, and technical measures designed to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of data and IT systems from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and attacks.📌📌📌Key Information Security Controls📌📌📌✅ Access Control – Role-based access (RBAC), Least privilege✅ Encryption – Data-at-rest & Data-in-transit encryption (AES, TLS)✅ Firewalls & IDS/IPS – Network security monitoring✅ Antivirus & EDR – Endpoint security✅ Backup & Disaster Recovery – Business continuity planning✅ SIEM & Log Monitoring – Real-time security analysis✅ Patching & Vulnerability Management – Keeping systems updated✅ Security Awareness Training – Reducing human error risks📌📌📌Why Are Security Controls Important?📌📌📌🔹 Prevent Cyber Threats – Protect against malware, phishing, ransomware🔹 Ensure Compliance – Meet ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA regulations🔹 Reduce Insider Threats – Prevent unauthorized access & data leaks🔹 Minimize Financial Loss – Avoid data breaches and business disruptions📌📌📌 Security Controls by Function📌📌📌🔹 Preventive Controls --Stop threats before they occur -- Firewalls, Access control, MFA, Security training🔹 Detective Controls --Identify incidents in real time --IDS, SIEM, Security logs, Video surveillance🔹 Corrective Controls --Respond & mitigate threats ---Backup restoration, Patch management, Incident response🔹 Deterrent Controls --Discourage attacks --Warning banners, Legal penalties, Security policies🔹 Compensating Controls ---Provide alternatives when primary controls fail ---Temporary access restrictions, Multi-layered security--_Do you want to become a Skilled-Cybersecurity Professional 🕴🕴🕴.Here is the gateway ⛩  https://luminisindia.com/goehm How to perform a 🔥🔥PENTESTING🔥🔥???🎯🎯 A Pentesting Mini Project🎯🎯https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84gNIEmCEAA If you find the video content informative, please Like thevideo and 📣📣📣 share with your friends.Help your friends to understand cybersecurity. Also let me know of ✍✍✍what do you think of this video.Thanks, Meena R.Your 'Cyber Warrior' Friend_YOU CAN FOLLOW ME AT: Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/cybersec.prism Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/meena.cyber.warrior/Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meena1/About ME: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T66K3K5Y2tIYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cybersecurityforever8214Hear My Podcast: https://anchor.fm/meena-rLinkedin Page : Cybersecurity Prism https://www.linkedin.com/company/10117131/Facebook Group : Cybersecurity Forever https://www.facebook.com/groups/cybersec.forever/**Here are more resources:**-Cybersecurity HIGHLY informative articles for cybersecurityenthusiastic 🚀🚀🚀 (cyber-warrior)_https://luminisindia.com/cybersecurity-prism_You can also watch 👀 all the videos ofCybersecurity Series there:_Facebook Page : 👉👉👉  Cybersecurity Prismhttps://www.facebook.com/cybersec.prism/YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@cybersecurityforever8214_Gateway ⛩ to Cybersecurity--https://luminisindia.com/goehm_The new Cyber Warrior's Command Guide For Ethical Hackers tohelp you learn faster..._✅ Grab a FREE Command Guide here:https://luminisindia.com/getcgeh_Are you willing to learn Networking now?Would you like to watch some videos of Networking, CCNARouting & Switching, etc?_https://luminisindia.com/networking-free_❓ Do you want to have thecomplete set of my CCNA Security powerpoint PRESENTATIONS ❓--https://luminisindia.com/free-ccna-security-presentations_