A practical guide to implementing security controls effectively, covering the step-by-step process from risk assessment to ongoing maintenance, while highlighting common pitfalls that can undermine security efforts.

This guide explains the three fundamental types of security controls: preventive controls that stop incidents before they occur, detective controls that identify ongoing threats, and corrective controls that respond to and recover from security incidents. Understanding these control types is essent

Security controls are safeguards that protect information systems through administrative policies, technical solutions, and physical measures. This post covers the three main categories and explains how preventive, detective, and corrective controls work together to create layered defense.