Cloud Computing Types Quiz

Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses = Malicious software that can infect a system and replicate itself Spyware and adware = Software that gathers information about a person or organization without their knowledge Zero-day attacks = Exploits targeting vulnerabilities that are unknown to the software vendor Denial of service attacks = Flooding a network or server with traffic to disrupt normal operation

Lost or stolen devices = Devices containing sensitive information that are misplaced or taken by unauthorized individuals Accidental misuse by employees = Unintentional actions by staff that compromise security Malicious employees = Insiders who intentionally harm the organization's security Data interception and theft = Unauthorized access to and theft of confidential information

Antivirus and antispyware software = Software installed on end devices to detect and remove malware Firewall filtering = Technology used to block unauthorized access to a network Dedicated firewall system = A separate device specifically designed to protect a network Intrusion prevention systems (IPS) = Security measures to detect and block potential threats in real-time

<p>Access control lists (ACL) = Rules that determine which traffic is allowed or denied on a network Virtual private networks (VPN) = Secure connections established over a public network like the internet Identity theft = Stealing personal information for fraudulent purposes The study of network security = Begins with understanding the switching and routing infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers