CIA Triad: Authentication Methods Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a key component of the CIA triad in information security?

Integrity

Confidentiality

Authenticity (correct)

Availability

What is the primary goal of the confidentiality principle in the CIA triad?

To prevent the disclosure of sensitive information to unauthorized parties (correct)

To guarantee that data is available to authorized users whenever it is needed

To ensure that only authorized individuals can access and modify data

To maintain the accuracy and completeness of data over its entire lifecycle

Which of the following threats to confidentiality is NOT mentioned in the text?

Hackers

Unprotected Downloads

Insider Threats (correct)

Unauthorized Users

What is the primary focus of the integrity principle in the CIA triad?

Maintaining the accuracy and completeness of data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the CIA triad that is related to the people who use the information?

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the CIA triad and the authentication and non-repudiation concepts mentioned in the text?

The CIA triad and authentication/non-repudiation are complementary and interrelated concepts in information security Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of authentication in the context of information systems?

Confirming the identity of users Signup and view all the answers

Which method of authentication involves a swipe card with a magnetic strip?

Key fob Signup and view all the answers

What does non-repudiation aim to achieve in terms of security?

Traceability of actions to entities Signup and view all the answers

Which authentication method involves the use of retinal scanners and fingerprint readers?

Biometrics Signup and view all the answers

What does a key fob do in the context of authentication?

Generates random passwords for users Signup and view all the answers

How does a digital certificate aid in authentication?

Verifies the authenticity of its owner Signup and view all the answers

What does data integrity assure?

That information and programs are changed only in a specified and authorized manner Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the CIA triad focuses on the assurance that a system performs its operations in an unimpaired manner?

System integrity Signup and view all the answers

What does availability assure in the context of the CIA triad?

Resources are accessible to authorized parties when needed Signup and view all the answers

Which type of act can compromise availability due to unintentional actions?

Overwriting data or compromising systems by organizational staff Signup and view all the answers

In the CIA Triad, which concept is a natural result of confidentiality and integrity?

Availability Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of intentional acts that can affect availability?

Denial of service (DoS) Signup and view all the answers