CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 9 – Topic 3.3.1 – Technical Controls and Attacks 1

Objective:

  • Students will:
    • Define and categorize technical controls and how they relate to other control types.
    • Examine ways to implement technical controls that prevent and deter attacks.
    • Recognize common attacks and how technical controls mitigate them.

Standards:

  • CompTIA Security+ Compatibility Standard(s)
    • 1.1 Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
      • Technical

Guiding Question:

  • What are technical security controls and how do they relate and work in tandem with the other types of security controls to create a strong security posture for an organization?

Resources:

Assignment:

  1. Follow along with the Lesson Slides Cyber2 3.3.1.pptx presentation in today’s class.

Posted: September 22nd, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 23rd, 2026