Application Security Fundamentals Quiz and Flashcards

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What is a potential consequence of unauthorized data modification?

Improved system performance

Enhanced security features

Financial gain

Financial loss (correct)

What is the primary goal of confidentiality in information security?

To ensure data accuracy

To enhance system performance

To facilitate data sharing

To limit access to information (correct)

What is a potential legal implication of a security breach?

Financial bonuses

Lawsuits from investors or customers (correct)

Improved system security

Public appreciation

Where does corporate information typically reside in an enterprise system?

Application servers and databases Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of integrity in information security?

To prevent information from being modified Signup and view all the answers

What is information security also known as?

InfoSec Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of application and data confidentiality?

restricting access to sensitive data to authorized users Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of categorizing data according to the impact of unauthorized access?

to implement more or less stringent security measures Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to restrict access to sensitive information in a B2B website?

to ensure that only authorized corporate customers have access to their respective discounts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of implementing access control in an enterprise system?

To ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of system confidentiality?

to prevent unauthorized access to network and host Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the OASIS system, what is the primary function of mentors?

To view and manage student academic results Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between data sensitivity and security measures?

more sensitive data requires more stringent security measures Signup and view all the answers

What type of access control strategy is suitable for an enterprise system like OASIS?

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of sensitive information that requires confidentiality?

all of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of designing an access control system for Woodlands Polytechnic?

Ensuring separation of duties and least privilege principles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of authorization in an enterprise system?

To determine user access privileges Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential security risk in the OASIS system?

Unrestricted access to student data Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Data Security Risks

Unauthorized data modification can go unnoticed, leading to financial loss and legal implications
Examples of financial loss include theft of money and recovery of security incidents
Legal implications include lawsuits from investors, customers, or the public due to security or privacy breaches

Information Security

Information security (InfoSec) is the practice of preventing unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, inspection, recording, or destruction of information
Corporate information resides on application servers and databases
CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) considerations are essential for InfoSec
Confidentiality ensures that information is only accessible to authorized parties
Integrity ensures that information is trustworthy and accurate by preventing unauthorized modification

Application Security

Application security involves mitigating security risks on web forms by performing input validation
Other potential threats include SQL injection and cross-site scripting

CIA Model

The CIA model is used to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data
Data can be categorized according to the impact of unauthorized access, and security measures can be implemented accordingly
Application and data confidentiality ensure that access is restricted to authorized users

Case Study: Woodlands Polytechnic

Woodlands Polytechnic uses OASIS to manage student particulars, attendance, and academic results information
The system provides various functions, including mentor and student access to academic results and student particulars
An appropriate access control strategy is required to ensure the security of the system

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Test your understanding of application security principles, including input validation, SQL injection, and the CIA model. Learn how to protect sensitive data and mitigate security risks.