The Separation of Controls in the Production Environment
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Which of the following characteristics of risk controls can be defined as under? "The separation of controls in the production environment rather than the separation in the design and implementation of the risk"
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A control or countermeasure which does not overlap in its performance with another control or countermeasure is considered as distinct.
Hence the separation of controls in the production environment rather than the separation in the design and implementation of the risk refers to distinct.
Incorrect Answers: A: Trusted source refers to the commitment of the people designing, implementing, and maintenance of the control towards the security policy.
B: Secure controls refers to the activities ability to protect from exploitation or attack.
D: The separation in design, implementation, and maintenance of controls or countermeasures are refer to as independent.
Hence this answer is not valid.
The characteristic of risk controls that is being described is "Distinct".
Distinct is the characteristic of risk controls that refers to the separation of controls in the production environment rather than the separation in the design and implementation of the risk. This means that controls are put in place in such a way that they are not interdependent and can operate independently of one another.
This characteristic is important because it allows for greater resilience in the face of unforeseen events. If controls are too closely integrated, a failure in one control can lead to the failure of others, leaving the system vulnerable to risks. By separating controls in the production environment, the risk of failure is reduced, and the system is better able to withstand and recover from disruptions.
In contrast, the other answer choices describe different characteristics of risk controls:
- Trusted source: This refers to the use of trusted sources for data and information, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information used in the risk management process.
- Secure: This refers to the protection of assets and resources through the use of security measures such as access controls, encryption, and monitoring.
- Independent: This refers to the separation of duties and responsibilities to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that checks and balances are in place to detect and prevent errors or fraud.
