Which of the following is a 'corrective' control?

Answer options:

Biometric door locks.

Security cameras (CCTV).

Restoring data from backups after a ransomware attack.

Security awareness training.

How to approach this question

Prevent (Stop), Detect (See), Correct (Fix). Backups fix the data loss.

Full Answer

C.Restoring data from backups after a ransomware attack.✓ Correct

Corrective controls are designed to remedy the circumstances that allowed the unauthorized activity or return conditions to normal. Restoring from backup is the classic corrective control for data loss.

Common mistakes

Thinking backups are preventive (they don't prevent the crash, they help you recover).

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