Episode 94: Control Types and Their Purposes

Not all security controls serve the same function. In this episode, we explain the various types of controls used across cybersecurity programs and why it’s important to understand their classification. You’ll learn the difference between managerial, operational, and technical controls—and how each can be preventative, detective, responsive, or corrective in nature.

We’ll walk through real examples: how a firewall represents a technical preventive control, how log reviews are an operational detective control, and how employee training fits into the managerial layer. This is not just exam content—it’s fundamental knowledge for analyzing, designing, and improving security programs in any organization. Whether you're in the field or taking CySA+, this episode reinforces how to speak the language of layered defense. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com