Access Control and Security Measures

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What is the goal of adjusting sensitivity in authentication systems?

To maximize the Crossover Error Rate (CER)
To minimize the False Rejection Rate (FRR)
To find a balance between FAR and FRR for optimal authentication effectiveness (correct)
To minimize the False Acceptance Rate (FAR)

What type of locks require a correct combination to open?

Server room locks
Mechanical locks
Electronic door locks
Cipher locks (correct)

What is Access Badge Cloning?

Cloning a mechanical lock combination
Using an RFID or NFC card to authenticate
Copying data from an RFID or NFC card onto another card or device (correct)
Creating a new access badge from scratch

What technology is used in electronic access systems for authentication in secure entry areas?

Electronic badges and PINs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of RFID and NFC technologies?

Contactless authentication (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of door locks in a secure facility?

To restrict and regulate access to specific spaces or properties (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of door lock is vulnerable to simple techniques like lock picking?

Basic Door Locks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when a biometric system erroneously authenticates an unauthorized user?

False Acceptance Rate (FAR) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What technology is used in electronic door locks to provide enhanced security?

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or RFID (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of security guards at access control vestibules?

To provide visual deterrent and assistance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using identification numbers in electronic door locks?

A balance of security and convenience (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of scanning the targeted individual's access badge in the access badge cloning attack?

To extract the relevant authentication credentials (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a successful access badge cloning attack?

The attacker gains unauthorized access to buildings, computer systems, or makes payments (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is access badge cloning considered a significant threat to physical security?

It is easy to execute and can be done stealthily (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the access badge cloning attack?

Using the cloned access badge to gain unauthorized access (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the data extraction step in the access badge cloning attack?

To extract the relevant authentication credentials from the card (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems?

To monitor data in use, in transit, or at rest to detect and prevent data theft (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

Symmetric encryption uses a single key for both encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses a pair of keys (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a digital certificate?

To verify the identity of a website (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using asymmetric encryption?

It solves the key distribution problem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hash function?

To verify the integrity of data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a block cipher and a stream cipher?

Block ciphers encrypt data in blocks, while stream ciphers encrypt data in a continuous stream (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a digital signature?

To verify the integrity and authenticity of a message (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)?

It is more efficient and uses smaller key sizes than RSA (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a key pair in asymmetric encryption?

To provide confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)?

To manage digital certificates and public-key encryption (D) Signup and view all the answers