25 Questions
What is the primary goal of the Computer Security Division (CSD) at NIST?
To improve information systems security
Which of the following is a publication series produced by NIST?
Special Publication 800 series
How many divisions are within NIST's Information Technology Laboratory?
Eight
What is the name of the laboratory that the Computer Security Division (CSD) is a part of?
Information Technology Laboratory
What type of documents are ITL bulletins?
Informational briefs on security topics
What is a characteristic of human nature?
Being trusting
What is the primary focus of the Asset Management domain?
Developing classification schema
What is NOT a primary goal of the Asset Management domain?
Conducting penetration testing
What is the section number associated with the Asset Management domain?
Section 8
What is the purpose of assigning classification levels in the Asset Management domain?
To determine access levels
What is the primary focus of the Cryptography domain?
Protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information
When was the Cryptography domain added?
2013
What is the primary concern of the Cryptography domain in terms of information?
Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
What is the primary objective of using cryptography according to the Cryptography domain?
To protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information
Which of the following is related to the Cryptography domain?
Protecting information's CIA
Who is considered the information owner?
An official with legal or operational authority for specified information
Which role is responsible for the information ownership?
An official with legal or operational authority for specified information
What is the primary criterion for being an information owner?
Holding legal or operational authority for specified information
Can any employee in an organization be considered an information owner?
No, it must be an official with legal or operational authority for specified information
Which of the following individuals is least likely to be an information owner?
Front Desk Receptionist
What is the primary focus of identification in the context of secured information and systems?
Positively identifying the person or system seeking access
What is the primary goal of identification in secured systems?
To authenticate the identity of the person or system
In the context of secured information, what does identification primarily involve?
Verifying the identity of the person or system
What is the primary benefit of identification in secured systems?
To ensure that only authorized entities can access the secured information
What is the relationship between identification and access control in secured systems?
Identification is the first step in the access control process
Learn about the positive identification process required for accessing secured information or systems.
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