Dell EMC Associate – Cloud Infrastructure and Services v4 — Question 18

What type of cloud security control is log auditing?

Answer options

• A. Detective control
• B. Corrective control
• C. Preventive control
• D. Technical control

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Log auditing is classified as a detective control because it involves monitoring and analyzing logs to identify potential security incidents. Corrective controls aim to rectify issues after they occur, preventive controls work to stop incidents before they happen, and technical controls are implemented through technology rather than processes like auditing.