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Security Fundamentals & Crypto · Foundational

Administrative Control

A security control based on policies, procedures, training, and personnel management.

Definition

Administrative controls define how people should behave and how the organization manages security. Examples include security policies, background checks, separation of duties, and awareness training. ISC2 uses the administrative, technical, and physical classification.

Example

A policy requiring background checks for all new hires is an administrative control.

Exam tip

ISC2 exams use administrative/technical/physical; CompTIA uses managerial/operational/technical/physical.

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