A network team segmented a critical, end-of-life server to a VLAN that can only be reached by specific devices but cannot be reached by the perimeter network. Which of the following best describe the controls the team implemented? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: Compensating, Technical • G. Deterrent.
Why this is the answer
The team implemented compensating controls because they are alternative controls used when a primary control cannot be fully implemented or is not cost-effective. Here, the end-of-life server cannot be fully secured with modern controls, so segmentation is a compensating measure. The controls are also technical because they involve hardware and software configurations (VLANs, network access rules) to restrict access. They are not deterrent, as deterrent controls aim to discourage attacks (e.g., warning signs), which isn't the primary function of VLAN segmentation. Managerial controls involve policies and procedures, while physical controls relate to environmental security. Corrective controls fix issues after they occur, and detective controls identify incidents.
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