Computer Security Fundamentals
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What is the primary goal of Access Control?

  • To encrypt data in transit
  • To detect and prevent intrusions
  • To configure firewall rules
  • To restrict access to authorized users (correct)
  • What type of Access Control grants access based on user identity and permissions?

  • Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Bell-LaPadula Model
  • Discretionary Access Control (DAC) (correct)
  • What is the primary focus of the Biba Model?

  • Availability
  • Confidentiality
  • Authentication
  • Integrity (correct)
  • What is the first step in the Vulnerability Management Process?

    <p>Vulnerability Identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Vulnerability Remediation?

    <p>To implement patches, updates, or other fixes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Vulnerability Management?

    <p>To identify and remediate vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Network-Based IDS?

    <p>To monitor network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or malicious activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of encryption uses a pair of keys, one for encryption and another for decryption?

    <p>Asymmetric Encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of a Default Deny Policy in firewall configuration?

    <p>To block all incoming traffic by default</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a vulnerability scanning tool?

    <p>To scan networks for open ports, services, and potential vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Signature-Based Detection and Anomaly-Based Detection?

    <p>Signature-Based Detection identifies known attack patterns, while Anomaly-Based Detection identifies unusual behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Host-Based Firewall?

    <p>To filter traffic based on application and system-level rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Access Control

    • Definition: Restricting access to computer resources to authorized users, limiting the potential damage from unauthorized access or malicious behavior.
    • Types of Access Control:
      • Discretionary Access Control (DAC): Access is granted based on user identity and permissions.
      • Mandatory Access Control (MAC): Access is granted based on a set of rules that are applied to all users.
      • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Access is granted based on a user's role within an organization.
    • Access Control Models:
      • Bell-LaPadula Model: Focuses on confidentiality and ensures that sensitive information is not accessed by unauthorized users.
      • Biba Model: Focuses on integrity and ensures that data is not modified without authorization.

    Vulnerability Management

    • Definition: The process of identifying, classifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities in an organization's systems and applications.
    • Vulnerability Management Process:
      1. Vulnerability Identification: Identifying potential vulnerabilities through scanning, penetration testing, and code reviews.
      2. Vulnerability Classification: Classifying vulnerabilities based on their severity and potential impact.
      3. Vulnerability Prioritization: Prioritizing vulnerabilities based on their severity and potential impact.
      4. Vulnerability Remediation: Implementing patches, updates, or other fixes to remediate vulnerabilities.
    • Vulnerability Scanning Tools:
      • Network Vulnerability Scanners: Scan networks for open ports, services, and potential vulnerabilities.
      • Web Application Scanners: Scan web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting.

    Intrusion Detection

    • Definition: The process of monitoring network traffic and system logs to identify potential security threats.
    • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS):
      • Network-Based IDS (NIDS): Monitors network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or malicious activity.
      • Host-Based IDS (HIDS): Monitors system logs and files for signs of unauthorized access or malicious activity.
    • Intrusion Detection Techniques:
      • Signature-Based Detection: Identifies known attack patterns using signatures.
      • Anomaly-Based Detection: Identifies unusual behavior that may indicate a security threat.

    Firewall Configuration

    • Definition: A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
    • Firewall Types:
      • Network-Based Firewalls: Filter traffic based on source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols.
      • Host-Based Firewalls: Filter traffic based on application and system-level rules.
    • Firewall Configuration:
      • Default Deny Policy: Blocks all incoming traffic by default, only allowing traffic that is explicitly permitted.
      • Rule-Based Configuration: Configures firewall rules based on specific ports, protocols, and IP addresses.

    Encryption

    • Definition: The process of converting plaintext data into unreadable ciphertext to protect it from unauthorized access.
    • Encryption Types:
      • Symmetric Encryption: Uses the same key for encryption and decryption.
      • Asymmetric Encryption: Uses a pair of keys, one for encryption and another for decryption.
    • Encryption Algorithms:
      • AES (Advanced Encryption Standard): A widely used symmetric encryption algorithm.
      • RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman): A widely used asymmetric encryption algorithm.

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