Detective Control

Updated 31 Jul 2026

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def
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  a control that identifies and logs an intrusion attempt — it may not prevent access, but it finds the issue
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examples
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  video surveillance, log review
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  collecting and reviewing system logs, reviewing login reports, regularly patrolling the property, motion detectors
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related
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cards
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  What does a detective control do, and give an example?
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    Identifies/logs an intrusion after the fact — e.g. video surveillance, log review

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