A company cannot implement biometric access controls due to budget constraints. Instead, they issue smart cards to employees for authentication. Which type of control does the use of smart cards represent in this scenario?
Corrective Control
Detective Control
Deterrent Control
Compensating Control
The use of smart cards as an alternative to biometric access controls is an example of a compensating control. Compensating controls are implemented when a primary control is not feasible, providing a substitute that achieves similar security objectives. In this case, smart cards compensate for the lack of biometric authentication by still providing secure access control. Detective controls aim to identify and respond to incidents, corrective controls are used to limit damage after an incident, and deterrent controls are used to discourage potential attackers; these do not describe a control that substitutes for a primary control.
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