### Question
How does INFORMATION SECURITY define control techniques?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 5727*, **control techniques** is defined as:

> methods for guiding and controlling the operations of information systems to ensure adherence to the provisions of subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44 and other related information security requirements

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5727*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 57-RECORDS AND INVESTIGATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-INFORMATION SECURITY**

