18 Questions
What is the ability to protect or defend the use of cyberspace from cyberattacks?
Cybersecurity
What is the primary objective of confidentiality in computer security?
To protect data from unauthorized access
What is the process of verifying the identity or other attributes claimed by or assumed of an entity?
Authentication
What is the granting of rights, which includes the granting of access based on access rights?
Authorization
What is the possibility that a particular threat will adversely impact an information system?
Risk
What is the ability to make use of any information system resource?
Access
What does integrity ensure in computer security?
That confidential information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals
What is the purpose of risk assessment in computer security?
To assure that systems work promptly and service is not denied to authorized users
What is computer security often viewed as?
An impediment to efficient and user-friendly operation of an information system
What are threats in computer security?
Ways to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems
What is the principle of isolation?
To isolate public access from critical resources
What is an attack tree in computer security?
A hierarchical data structure that represents a set of potential vulnerabilities
Which security concept refers to the protection of sensitive information from unauthorized access?
Confidentiality
What is the primary goal of risk assessment in computer security?
To identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
What is the purpose of security policies in a computer security strategy?
To define and enforce security rules and procedures
What is the term for the process of identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in a computer system?
Vulnerability management
What is the purpose of an attack tree in computer security?
To guide the design and strengthen countermeasures
What is the term for the reachable and exploitable vulnerabilities in a computer system?
Attack surfaces
Quiz on various computer security concepts including confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and risk management.
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