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A detective control is a type of control that monitors and analyzes the events and activities in a system or a network, and alerts or reports when an incident or a violation occurs. A SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system is a tool that collects, correlates, and analyzes the logs from various sources, such as firewalls, routers, servers, or applications, and provides a centralized view of the security status and incidents. An analyst who reviews the logs on a weekly basis can identify and investigate any anomalies, trends, or patterns that indicate a potential threat or a breach. A detective control can help the company to respond quickly and effectively to the incidents, and to improve its security posture and resilience
A Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system is primarily used to detect security incidents by collecting and analyzing logs from various sources.The setup of a SIEM system and regular log reviews is focused on identifying incidents, making it a classic example of a detective control, which is intended to uncover issues rather than prevent them.
C. Detective By setting up a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system and assigning an analyst to review the logs on a weekly basis, the company is implementing a detective control. Detective controls are designed to identify and alert on potential security incidents, allowing the organization to take appropriate action after an event has occurred. Therefore, the correct answer is: C. Detective