Computer Security Fundamentals

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Which of the following best describes the primary objective of computer security?

  • To ensure continuous technological innovation and advancement.
  • To promote open access and unrestricted sharing of digital information.
  • To preserve the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of information system resources. (correct)
  • To maximize the speed and efficiency of information processing.

What is the main motivation behind attacks targeting intellectual property?

  • To disrupt network services and cause widespread outages
  • To test the effectiveness of advanced intrusion detection systems.
  • To clone hardware for profit or leak sensitive information. (correct)
  • To develop new methods for securing digital communications.

Which type of malware disguises itself as beneficial software to deceive users?

  • Worm
  • Spyware
  • Trojan horse (correct)
  • Adware

What is the primary goal of a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)?

<p>To resume normal computing capabilities as quickly as possible after a disaster. (A)</p>
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Which of the following describes a hypothetical attack that activates malicious code after a specific time or event?

<p>Time bomb (D)</p>
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What is a botnet?

<p>A collection of computers infected with malware and controlled remotely. (C)</p>
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Which of the following elements are included in the CIA triad?

<p>Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (D)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of malware?

<p>To harm or gain unauthorized access to a targeted computer. (A)</p>
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Which activity is considered risk mitigation?

<p>Eliminating, reducing, or controlling risks. (D)</p>
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What is the primary objective of risk management?

<p>To reduce risk to an acceptable level. (C)</p>
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Which type of malware is primarily designed to display unwanted advertisements on a user's computer?

<p>Adware (C)</p>
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What is a manufacturing backdoor in the context of hardware security?

<p>A secret entry point deliberately inserted into hardware during manufacturing. (C)</p>
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Which of the following best describes the primary behavior of a worm?

<p>It actively seeks out more machines to infect and replicate itself. (D)</p>
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What is the key characteristic of a phishing attack?

<p>Tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information via deceptive emails or messages. (A)</p>
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What is the main purpose of ransomware?

<p>To deny or restrict access to files and demand payment for their release. (B)</p>
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What is the primary goal of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack?

<p>To disrupt the availability of a server by overwhelming it with requests. (C)</p>
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How does a virus typically spread?

<p>By infecting programs and modifying them to include a copy of the virus. (B)</p>
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What is the distinguishing characteristic of a Trojan horse?

<p>Its disguise as a legitimate file or program. (D)</p>
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What activity is characteristic of spyware?

<p>Secretly recording a user’s online activity without their knowledge. (B)</p>
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What is the purpose of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

<p>To evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations. (A)</p>
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Flashcards

Goal of Computer Security?

To preserve the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of information system resources.

Motivation for Intellectual Property Attacks?

To clone hardware or leak information.

Trojan Horse

A type of malware that poses as beneficial software.

Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)

A plan to resume normal computing capabilities in as little time as possible after a disaster.

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Time Bomb

A hypothetical attack that triggers malicious behavior after a predetermined amount of time.

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Botnet

A collection of computers that are infected with malware and can be controlled remotely.

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CIA Triad

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability.

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Malware

A specific set of codes or an application designed to harm or gain access to a targeted computer.

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Risk Mitigation

The process of eliminating, reducing, or controlling risks.

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Goal of Risk Management?

To reduce risk to an acceptable level.

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Adware

A type of malware that serves pop-ups and display ads.

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Common Hardware Attack?

Manufacturing backdoors.

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Worm

A program that actively seeks out more machines to infect.

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Phishing

A type of social engineering attack that involves sending emails or messages that appear to be from trusted sources.

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Ransomware

A type of malware that denies or restricts access to your own files and demands payment.

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Distributed Denial-of-Service Attack?

An attempt to stop a public server by overwhelming it with requests.

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Virus

A piece of software that infects programs by modifying them to include a copy of the virus.

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Trojan Horse?

A malicious program that disguises itself as a legitimate file.

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Spyware

A type of malware that secretly records your online activity.

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Purpose of Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

To evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations

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Study Notes

  • Computer security's main objective is to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and resources.
  • Intellectual property attacks are often motivated by a desire to clone hardware or steal data.
  • A Trojan horse is a type of malware that appears to be helpful software.
  • A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is designed to restore normal computing functions as quickly as possible after a disaster.
  • A time bomb is a type of attack that is pre-programmed to execute malicious actions after a set amount of time.
  • A botnet is a network of computers infected with malware that can be controlled remotely.
  • The CIA triad consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
  • Malware is a set of code or an application created to harm or gain unauthorized access to a computer.
  • Risk mitigation reduces, eliminates, or controls risks.
  • Risk management's primary goal is to lower risk to an acceptable level.
  • Adware is a kind of malware that shows pop-up and display advertisements.
  • Manufacturing backdoors are a common type of hardware attack.
  • A worm is a program that actively seeks out more computers to infect.
  • Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that uses deceptive emails or messages that appears to be from trusted sources.
  • Ransomware restricts access to files and demands payment.
  • A distributed denial-of-service attack attempts to overwhelm a public server with requests, rendering it unavailable.
  • A virus is a piece of software that replicates itself by inserting its code into other programs.
  • A Trojan horse is a malicious program disguised as a legitimate file.
  • Spyware secretly tracks online activity.
  • Using a risk register is the most typical method of risk management.
  • A slow, crashing, or freezing computer indicates a malware infection.
  • A hardware backdoor is a hardware flaw that permits unauthorized access.
  • A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) assesses the possible implications of a disruption to essential business operations.
  • A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a strategy for maintaining essential operations during and after unexpected events.

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