What do corrective controls aim to achieve?

Corrective controls are designed specifically to address and mitigate problems that have already occurred within a system. Their primary aim is to rectify existing issues, ensuring that any damage or disruption is resolved, and that systems are restored to their intended state.

These controls are a critical part of incident response and risk management, as they not only help to fix the immediate problems but also often involve analyzing the causes of the issue to prevent future incidents. For example, after a data breach, corrective controls would involve measures to fix the vulnerability, assess the damage, and implement improvements to prevent similar breaches in the future.

This focus on correction emphasizes the importance of adaptability and responsiveness in cybersecurity practices, ensuring that organizations can recover swiftly from adverse events.