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What is the main purpose of a Preventive security control?
What is the main purpose of a Preventive security control?
Which security control type operates during an attack?
Which security control type operates during an attack?
What is the purpose of a Deterrent security control?
What is the purpose of a Deterrent security control?
Which framework provides a verifiable statement for regulatory compliance reporting?
Which framework provides a verifiable statement for regulatory compliance reporting?
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What is the primary function of a Compensating security control?
What is the primary function of a Compensating security control?
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When do Corrective controls operate?
When do Corrective controls operate?
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What is the distinguishing feature of Detective controls?
What is the distinguishing feature of Detective controls?
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'Psychologically discouraging attackers' is associated with which type of control?
'Psychologically discouraging attackers' is associated with which type of control?
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Study Notes
Information Security Fundamentals
- CIA Triad: Confidentiality (information should only be known to certain people), Integrity (data is stored and transferred as intended), and Availability (information is accessible to those authorized to view or modify it)
- Non-repudiation: Subjects cannot deny creating or modifying data
Cybersecurity Framework
- Covers various aspects of cybersecurity, including risk assessments and testing, security devices and software, access control, auditing, incident reporting, business continuity, and disaster recovery, and security training
Information Security Competencies
- Risk assessments and testing
- Specifying, sourcing, installing, and configuring secure devices and software
- Access control and user privileges
- Auditing logs and events
- Incident reporting and response
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Security training and education programs
Information Security Roles and Responsibilities
- Chief Security Officer (CSO): overall responsibility
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): managerial
- Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO): technical
- Non-technical roles: due care/liability
Information Security Business Units
- Security Operations Center (SOC): monitoring and responding to security incidents
- DevSecOps: integration of development, security, and operations
- Incident response teams: Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Security Control Categories
- Technical Controls: implemented in operating systems, software, and security appliances
- Operational Controls: depend on a person for implementation
- Managerial Controls: give oversight of the system
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Description
Test your knowledge on comparing and contrasting information security roles, including the CIA Triad principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This quiz covers key concepts from Lesson 1 of CompTIA Security+ certification course.
