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John wants to write a procedure that addresses what to do if an employee inadvertently discloses their password due to a phishing attempt. What type of control is John considering?

Answer Options

A

A directive control

B

A proactive control

C

A deterrent control

D

A preventive control

Correct Answer: A

Explanation

Policies and procedures are examples of directive controls. Deterrent controls attempt to dissuade attackers from taking action. Preventive controls attempt to stop security issues from occurring. Proactive controls are not a control category used on the Security+ exam.