Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 46

A timely review of system access audit records would be an example of which of the basic security functions?

Answer options

• A. avoidance.
• B. deterrence.
• C. prevention.
• D. detection.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, detection, as reviewing audit records helps identify unauthorized access or anomalies in system usage. The other options—avoidance, deterrence, and prevention—do not directly relate to the act of monitoring and analyzing access logs, which is focused on uncovering security incidents.