Information Security Principles

  1. Security Controls Framework
    1. Control Classification by Nature
      1. Technical Controls
        1. Definition and Characteristics
          1. Network Security Controls
            1. Firewalls
              1. Network Firewalls
                1. Host-Based Firewalls
                  1. Application Firewalls
                  2. Intrusion Detection Systems
                    1. Network-Based IDS
                      1. Host-Based IDS
                        1. Signature-Based Detection
                          1. Anomaly-Based Detection
                          2. Intrusion Prevention Systems
                            1. Network Access Control
                            2. Endpoint Security Controls
                              1. Antivirus Software
                                1. Signature-Based Detection
                                  1. Heuristic Analysis
                                    1. Behavioral Analysis
                                    2. Anti-Malware Solutions
                                      1. Endpoint Detection and Response
                                      2. Cryptographic Controls
                                        1. Encryption Systems
                                          1. Data-at-Rest Encryption
                                            1. Data-in-Transit Encryption
                                              1. Data-in-Use Encryption
                                              2. Key Management Systems
                                                1. Digital Signature Systems
                                                2. Access Control Technologies
                                                  1. Authentication Systems
                                                    1. Authorization Mechanisms
                                                      1. Identity Management Systems
                                                    2. Administrative Controls
                                                      1. Definition and Characteristics
                                                        1. Policy and Procedure Controls
                                                          1. Security Policies
                                                            1. Policy Development Process
                                                              1. Policy Implementation
                                                                1. Policy Enforcement
                                                                2. Security Standards
                                                                  1. Security Procedures
                                                                    1. Security Guidelines
                                                                    2. Personnel Security Controls
                                                                      1. Background Checks
                                                                        1. Security Clearances
                                                                          1. Employment Agreements
                                                                            1. Termination Procedures
                                                                            2. Training and Awareness
                                                                              1. Security Awareness Programs
                                                                                1. Training Curricula
                                                                                  1. Phishing Simulations
                                                                                    1. Security Culture Development
                                                                                    2. Risk Management Controls
                                                                                      1. Risk Assessment Procedures
                                                                                        1. Risk Treatment Plans
                                                                                          1. Risk Monitoring
                                                                                            1. Periodic Risk Reviews
                                                                                            2. Governance Controls
                                                                                              1. Security Governance Framework
                                                                                                1. Compliance Management
                                                                                                  1. Security Metrics
                                                                                                2. Physical Controls
                                                                                                  1. Definition and Characteristics
                                                                                                    1. Perimeter Security
                                                                                                      1. Fencing and Barriers
                                                                                                        1. Gates and Checkpoints
                                                                                                          1. Perimeter Monitoring
                                                                                                          2. Access Control Systems
                                                                                                            1. Physical Access Controls
                                                                                                              1. Badge Systems
                                                                                                                1. Biometric Access Controls
                                                                                                                  1. Visitor Management
                                                                                                                  2. Surveillance Systems
                                                                                                                    1. CCTV Systems
                                                                                                                      1. Camera Placement
                                                                                                                        1. Video Recording
                                                                                                                          1. Video Retention
                                                                                                                          2. Motion Detection
                                                                                                                            1. Alarm Systems
                                                                                                                            2. Environmental Controls
                                                                                                                              1. HVAC Systems
                                                                                                                                1. Fire Suppression Systems
                                                                                                                                  1. Fire Detection
                                                                                                                                    1. Fire Suppression Methods
                                                                                                                                    2. Water Leak Detection
                                                                                                                                      1. Power Management
                                                                                                                                        1. Uninterruptible Power Supply
                                                                                                                                          1. Backup Generators
                                                                                                                                        2. Secure Areas
                                                                                                                                          1. Data Centers
                                                                                                                                            1. Server Rooms
                                                                                                                                              1. Secure Storage
                                                                                                                                          2. Control Classification by Function
                                                                                                                                            1. Preventive Controls
                                                                                                                                              1. Purpose and Characteristics
                                                                                                                                                1. Access Control Systems
                                                                                                                                                  1. Security Training Programs
                                                                                                                                                    1. Encryption Technologies
                                                                                                                                                      1. Firewall Systems
                                                                                                                                                      2. Detective Controls
                                                                                                                                                        1. Purpose and Characteristics
                                                                                                                                                          1. Intrusion Detection Systems
                                                                                                                                                            1. Security Monitoring
                                                                                                                                                              1. Audit Systems
                                                                                                                                                                1. Log Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                2. Corrective Controls
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Purpose and Characteristics
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Incident Response Procedures
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Patch Management
                                                                                                                                                                        1. System Recovery
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Backup Restoration
                                                                                                                                                                          2. Deterrent Controls
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Purpose and Characteristics
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Warning Signs
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Security Policies
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Monitoring Notifications
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Compensating Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Purpose and Application
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Alternative Security Measures
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Temporary Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Risk Mitigation Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Control Selection and Implementation
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Control Selection Criteria
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Cost-Benefit Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Control Effectiveness Measurement
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Control Integration

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