What is meant by “inherited controls”?

"Inherited controls" refer specifically to security controls that are derived from a parent system or organization. This concept is prevalent in environments where systems share common security measures due to their organizational structure, where a larger system implements certain controls that can be applied to subsidiary systems or components.

When one system inherits controls, it does not need to implement those controls independently, as they are already enforced at a higher level. This can simplify compliance processes and reduce redundancies, allowing organizations to maintain consistent security practices across different systems while also ensuring that all necessary protections are in place.

The other options do not accurately define "inherited controls." For instance, directly implemented security measures on the system describe controls that are actively configured and enforced by the specific system rather than inherited. Security controls replicated from another system suggests a copying mechanism, which is different from inheriting controls directly from a parent entity. Lastly, the concept of controls being temporary until permanent ones are established does not align with the principle of inherited controls, which are not contingent upon a transition period but rather are a structural aspect of security coverage.