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What is the main takeaway about availability requirements based on the text?
What is the main takeaway about availability requirements based on the text?
- Availability requirements are the same for all types of services.
- Critical components require low availability.
- Highly critical components demand high availability levels. (correct)
- Universities do not need to worry about availability.
What does the term 'Data confidentiality' refer to in computer security?
What does the term 'Data confidentiality' refer to in computer security?
- Assures that private or confidential information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals (correct)
- Assures that systems work promptly and service is not denied to authorized users
- Assures that information and programs are changed only in a specified and authorized manner
- Assures that individuals control or influence what information related to them may be collected and stored
Which of the following best describes the viewpoint on security investment from the text?
Which of the following best describes the viewpoint on security investment from the text?
- Strong security should be avoided for efficient operation.
- A security failure usually leads to a perception of security benefit. (correct)
- Investing in security is always beneficial.
- There is no point investing in security until a failure occurs.
What is the main objective of 'System integrity' in computer security?
What is the main objective of 'System integrity' in computer security?
What is a security mechanism according to the text?
What is a security mechanism according to the text?
Which aspect of the CIA Triad assures that information and programs are changed only in a specified and authorized manner?
Which aspect of the CIA Triad assures that information and programs are changed only in a specified and authorized manner?
Why are procedures used to provide particular services often counter-intuitive in terms of security?
Why are procedures used to provide particular services often counter-intuitive in terms of security?
What does 'Privacy' refer to in the context of computer security?
What does 'Privacy' refer to in the context of computer security?
What is emphasized about security in terms of its perception by users?
What is emphasized about security in terms of its perception by users?
Which part of the CIA Triad guarantees that a system performs its intended function without manipulation?
Which part of the CIA Triad guarantees that a system performs its intended function without manipulation?
'Security is essentially a battle of wits between a perpetrator and the designer.' What does this statement imply?
'Security is essentially a battle of wits between a perpetrator and the designer.' What does this statement imply?
In computer security, what does 'Availability' assure?
In computer security, what does 'Availability' assure?
What is the main focus of the security goal related to authenticity?
What is the main focus of the security goal related to authenticity?
What level of impact is associated with a loss that could severely affect organizational operations, assets, or individuals?
What level of impact is associated with a loss that could severely affect organizational operations, assets, or individuals?
Which type of information is considered an asset with highly important confidentiality according to the text?
Which type of information is considered an asset with highly important confidentiality according to the text?
What could be the consequences of inaccurate patient information stored in a database?
What could be the consequences of inaccurate patient information stored in a database?
What constitutes a moderate level of integrity requirement according to the text?
What constitutes a moderate level of integrity requirement according to the text?
Which security requirement is associated with an anonymous online poll?
Which security requirement is associated with an anonymous online poll?
What does the broadest form of data confidentiality service protect?
What does the broadest form of data confidentiality service protect?
Which type of integrity service deals with individual messages without regard to any larger context?
Which type of integrity service deals with individual messages without regard to any larger context?
What aspect does nonrepudiation prevent?
What aspect does nonrepudiation prevent?
In data integrity, what does a connection-oriented integrity service assure?
In data integrity, what does a connection-oriented integrity service assure?
Which characteristic does data confidentiality aim to protect against?
Which characteristic does data confidentiality aim to protect against?
What is the narrowest form of data confidentiality service?
What is the narrowest form of data confidentiality service?
What kind of threats can programs present?
What kind of threats can programs present?
What does NIST stand for?
What does NIST stand for?
What is the main focus of ISOC, the Internet Society?
What is the main focus of ISOC, the Internet Society?
Which organization is home to groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards?
Which organization is home to groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards?
What type of specifications are published as Requests for Comments (RFCs)?
What type of specifications are published as Requests for Comments (RFCs)?
Which federal agency is responsible for measurement science, standards, and technology related to U.S. government use?
Which federal agency is responsible for measurement science, standards, and technology related to U.S. government use?
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