EC-Council ECSS Exam - Topic 5 Question 99 Discussion

Actual exam question for EC-Council's ECSS exam

Question #: 99
Topic #: 5

Jacob, a network defender in an organization, was instructed to improve the physical security measures to prevent unauthorized intrusion attempts. In this process, Jacob implemented certain physical security controls by using warning messages and signs that notify legal consequences to discourage hackers from making intrusion attempts.

Which of the following type of physical security controls has Jacob implemented in the above scenario?

ADetective control

BPreventive controls

CDeterrent controls

DRecovery controls

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Suggested Answer: C

Jacob has implementeddeterrent controlsby using warning messages and signs to discourage hackers from attempting unauthorized intrusions.Deterrent controls aim to deter potential attackers by creating a visible deterrent effect, such as displaying signs indicating legal consequences or security measures1. These controls serve as a preventive measure by discouraging unauthorized access.Reference: EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) documents and course materials.

by Nell at Jan 12, 2025, 04:03 PM

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Carma

10 months ago

It's all about making them think twice! Good move by Jacob.

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Lorean

10 months ago

Wait, can signs really deter hackers? Seems a bit naive.

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Chaya

11 months ago

Agreed, deterrent controls make the most sense here.

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Kirby

11 months ago

I think it's more of a preventive control. They stop the intrusion before it happens.

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Jettie

11 months ago

Definitely deterrent controls! Those signs are meant to scare off intruders.

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Hoa

11 months ago

I could be wrong, but I thought detective controls were more about identifying breaches after they happen, not preventing them.

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Shanda

12 months ago

This sounds similar to a practice question I did where signs were mentioned as a way to prevent unauthorized access. I feel like it's definitely deterrent controls.

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Leota

12 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about preventive controls being about stopping attacks before they happen.

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Carin

12 months ago

I think Jacob's use of warning signs is more about discouraging intrusions, so it might be deterrent controls?

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Tawny

12 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Let me re-read it and see if I can figure out the right approach to this type of question.

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Jacinta

12 months ago

Warning messages and signs that notify legal consequences - that sounds like a deterrent control to me. I'll go with option C.

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Giovanna

12 months ago

Okay, the key here is that the controls are meant to discourage hackers, so I'm guessing the answer is deterrent controls.

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Desirae

12 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between deterrent and preventive controls. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Alease

1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question on physical security controls. I'm pretty confident I can identify the right answer.

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Odette

2 years ago

C) Deterrent controls, no doubt. Who would be stupid enough to try and hack a place with those ominous warning signs? I wouldn't risk it!

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Sharika

2 years ago

Definitely, it's all about preventing unauthorized access in the first place.

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Lai

2 years ago

It's a smart move by Jacob to use deterrent controls for physical security.

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Mireya

2 years ago

I agree, they really make you think twice before attempting anything.

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Gertude

2 years ago

I know right, those warning signs are definitely a deterrent.

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Justine

2 years ago

I'm going with C) Deterrent controls too. This is like putting up a 'Beware of Dog' sign - it's meant to make the bad guys think twice.

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Buddy

2 years ago

C) Deterrent controls

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Tasia

2 years ago

B) Preventive controls

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Cathrine

2 years ago

A) Detective control

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Peggie

2 years ago

But could it also be preventive controls to stop unauthorized access in the first place?

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Lera

2 years ago

I agree with Heidy, deterrent controls make sense to discourage hackers.

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Kerry

2 years ago

I agree, C) Deterrent controls is the correct answer. Jacob is trying to scare off the hackers with the threat of legal consequences.

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Remona

2 years ago

Definitely C) Deterrent controls. Those warning signs are a classic way to discourage potential intruders.

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Filiberto

2 years ago

Jacob did a good job implementing those warning messages as deterrent controls.

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Almeta

2 years ago

I agree, deterrent controls are meant to discourage unauthorized access.

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Glenn

2 years ago

Yes, you're right. Those warning signs are definitely deterrent controls.

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Heidy

2 years ago

I think Jacob implemented deterrent controls.

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