Computer Security Challenges Quiz

What is the main takeaway about availability requirements based on the text?

Highly critical components demand high availability levels.

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

Which of the following best describes the viewpoint on security investment from the text?

A security failure usually leads to a perception of security benefit.

What is the main objective of 'System integrity' in computer security?

Assures that a system performs its intended function in an unimpaired manner, free from unauthorized manipulation Signup and view all the answers

What is a security mechanism according to the text?

A tool intended to enhance the security of information. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the CIA Triad assures that information and programs are changed only in a specified and authorized manner?

Data integrity Signup and view all the answers

Why are procedures used to provide particular services often counter-intuitive in terms of security?

To confuse potential attackers. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Privacy' refer to in the context of computer security?

Assures that individuals control or influence the collection and storage of their information Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about security in terms of its perception by users?

Strong security is often seen as an obstacle to smooth operation. Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the CIA Triad guarantees that a system performs its intended function without manipulation?

System integrity Signup and view all the answers

'Security is essentially a battle of wits between a perpetrator and the designer.' What does this statement imply?

Security involves outsmarting potential threats. Signup and view all the answers

In computer security, what does 'Availability' assure?

Assures that systems work promptly and service is not denied to authorized users Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the security goal related to authenticity?

Verifying users' identities and ensuring inputs come from trusted sources Signup and view all the answers

What level of impact is associated with a loss that could severely affect organizational operations, assets, or individuals?

High Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information is considered an asset with highly important confidentiality according to the text?

Student grade information Signup and view all the answers

What could be the consequences of inaccurate patient information stored in a database?

Massive liability for a hospital Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a moderate level of integrity requirement according to the text?

Discussing specific topics on a website forum Signup and view all the answers

Which security requirement is associated with an anonymous online poll?

Integrity Signup and view all the answers

What does the broadest form of data confidentiality service protect?

All user data transmitted between two users over a period of time Signup and view all the answers

Which type of integrity service deals with individual messages without regard to any larger context?

Connectionless integrity service Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does nonrepudiation prevent?

Sender or receiver from denying a transmitted message Signup and view all the answers

In data integrity, what does a connection-oriented integrity service assure?

Messages are received without duplication, insertion, modification, reordering, or replays Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic does data confidentiality aim to protect against?

Observation of source and destination traffic flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrowest form of data confidentiality service?

Protection of specific fields within a message Signup and view all the answers

What kind of threats can programs present?

Information access threats and service threats Signup and view all the answers

What does NIST stand for?

National Institute of Standards and Technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of ISOC, the Internet Society?

Addressing issues concerning the future of the Internet Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is home to groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards?

ISOC - Internet Society Signup and view all the answers

What type of specifications are published as Requests for Comments (RFCs)?

Internet standards and related specifications Signup and view all the answers

Which federal agency is responsible for measurement science, standards, and technology related to U.S. government use?

NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology Signup and view all the answers