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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Foundational

Detective Control

Control that identifies and records an undesired event after or while it occurs.

Definition

Detective controls include audit logs, IDS, SIEM alerts, reconciliations, and reviews of exception reports. They do not stop events but enable response and evidence. Their value depends on timely review and follow-up.

Example

A monthly reconciliation detects unauthorized vendor payments.

Exam tip

Logging alone is detective only if someone or something reviews it.

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