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What is one of the challenges of securing information?
What is one of the challenges of securing information?
- Securing information is always easy
- The process is straightforward
- There is no simple solution (correct)
- There is only one type of attack
Why is information security important?
Why is information security important?
- To allow unrestricted data modification
- To protect sensitive data (correct)
- To encourage data sharing
- To make data easily accessible
What is a common type of attacker today?
What is a common type of attacker today?
- Historical threat
- Obsolete threat
- Predictable threat
- Insider threat (correct)
What is a characteristic of defending against attacks?
What is a characteristic of defending against attacks?
How many basic principles of defense are described?
How many basic principles of defense are described?
Flashcards
Challenge of Information Security
Challenge of Information Security
Securing information is difficult due to the complexity of threats and the lack of a one-size-fits-all solution.
Why is information security important?
Why is information security important?
Protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction is crucial to maintain trust and prevent harm.
Insider Threat
Insider Threat
An insider threat refers to an individual who has authorized access to an organization's systems and data but intentionally or unintentionally compromises security.
Defensive Challenges
Defensive Challenges
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Basic Principles of Defense
Basic Principles of Defense
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Study Notes
Challenges of Securing Information
- One of the challenges of securing information is that it is a constantly evolving field, making it difficult to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Importance of Information Security
- Information security is important because it protects sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
Types of Attackers
- One common type of attacker today is an advanced persistent threat (APT), a sophisticated and targeted attacker who uses multiple vectors to breach an organization's defenses.
Defending Against Attacks
- A characteristic of defending against attacks is that it requires a proactive and adaptive approach, as attackers are constantly evolving their tactics.
Principles of Defense
- There are three basic principles of defense: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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Description
Test your knowledge of network security fundamentals with this quiz based on Chapter 1 of the CompTIA Security+ Guide. Explore the challenges and objectives of security, and enhance your understanding of key concepts in network security.
