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What does computer security primarily protect?
What does computer security primarily protect?
Which of the following best defines a vulnerability in computer security?
Which of the following best defines a vulnerability in computer security?
In the context of computer security, which term describes a potential violation of security?
In the context of computer security, which term describes a potential violation of security?
What is a countermeasure in computer security?
What is a countermeasure in computer security?
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Which of the following is NOT an asset in computer security?
Which of the following is NOT an asset in computer security?
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What does the C-I-A Triad represent in computer security?
What does the C-I-A Triad represent in computer security?
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Which statement best describes an attack in the context of computer security?
Which statement best describes an attack in the context of computer security?
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Which of the following could be considered a unique and irreplaceable asset?
Which of the following could be considered a unique and irreplaceable asset?
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What do the three components Method, Opportunity, and Motive collectively refer to in the context of a malicious attack?
What do the three components Method, Opportunity, and Motive collectively refer to in the context of a malicious attack?
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Which type of threat involves an unauthorized party not only accessing but also tampering with an asset?
Which type of threat involves an unauthorized party not only accessing but also tampering with an asset?
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What does confidentiality in computer security primarily ensure?
What does confidentiality in computer security primarily ensure?
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In the context of asset security, what does an interruption signify?
In the context of asset security, what does an interruption signify?
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What is the role of 'motive' in the MOM framework for malicious attacks?
What is the role of 'motive' in the MOM framework for malicious attacks?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three security goals addressed in computer security?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three security goals addressed in computer security?
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Which of the following is a necessary condition for a successful malicious attack according to the MOM framework?
Which of the following is a necessary condition for a successful malicious attack according to the MOM framework?
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What type of security control aims to address the integrity of systems?
What type of security control aims to address the integrity of systems?
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What are the three basic security primitives mentioned?
What are the three basic security primitives mentioned?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a physical control?
Which of the following is NOT considered a physical control?
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What role do policies and procedures play in security controls?
What role do policies and procedures play in security controls?
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How do vulnerabilities and threats interact in a security context?
How do vulnerabilities and threats interact in a security context?
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What must be understood for effective cooperation with security requirements?
What must be understood for effective cooperation with security requirements?
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Which of the following describes VirusTotal's main function?
Which of the following describes VirusTotal's main function?
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Which of the following best captures the relationship between different attackers and their capabilities?
Which of the following best captures the relationship between different attackers and their capabilities?
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Which security control is most beneficial for mitigating the risk of physical theft?
Which security control is most beneficial for mitigating the risk of physical theft?
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What is the primary purpose of a control in the context of threats and vulnerabilities?
What is the primary purpose of a control in the context of threats and vulnerabilities?
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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship among threats, controls, and vulnerabilities?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship among threats, controls, and vulnerabilities?
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What does the term nonrepudiation refer to?
What does the term nonrepudiation refer to?
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Which of the following factors defines the 'Access Control Policy'?
Which of the following factors defines the 'Access Control Policy'?
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What type of threats are classified as having benign intent?
What type of threats are classified as having benign intent?
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Which of the following best describes an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?
Which of the following best describes an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?
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Which type of harm involves unauthorized access to an asset?
Which type of harm involves unauthorized access to an asset?
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In the context of types of attackers, which description fits a 'criminal-for-hire'?
In the context of types of attackers, which description fits a 'criminal-for-hire'?
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What does integrity in security refer to?
What does integrity in security refer to?
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Which of the following describes the goal of recovery in security?
Which of the following describes the goal of recovery in security?
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Which of the following represents the relationship between confidentiality, integrity, and availability?
Which of the following represents the relationship between confidentiality, integrity, and availability?
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What is an example of a deterrence control?
What is an example of a deterrence control?
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What role do trust and assumptions play in security?
What role do trust and assumptions play in security?
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What is a characteristic of deflection controls?
What is a characteristic of deflection controls?
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Which option best defines availability in a security context?
Which option best defines availability in a security context?
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What is the primary focus of preventive measures in security?
What is the primary focus of preventive measures in security?
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What term refers to data in their normal, unscrambled state?
What term refers to data in their normal, unscrambled state?
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What is one potential disadvantage of weak encryption?
What is one potential disadvantage of weak encryption?
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Which type of control includes parts of the program that enforce security restrictions?
Which type of control includes parts of the program that enforce security restrictions?
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Which method ensures that user access is restricted from one another in a network?
Which method ensures that user access is restricted from one another in a network?
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What is an example of an independent control program?
What is an example of an independent control program?
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What aspect does encryption primarily address?
What aspect does encryption primarily address?
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Which statement is true regarding the use of encryption?
Which statement is true regarding the use of encryption?
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What is a potential result of not using encryption properly?
What is a potential result of not using encryption properly?
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Study Notes
Computer Security Introduction
- Computer security protects a computer system's assets: hardware, software, and data.
- Chapter 1 objectives include defining computer security and basic terms, introducing the C-I-A Triad, access control terminology, basic threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, and control mapping to threats.
- Assets include hardware (computers, devices, disk drives, memory, printers, network gear), software (operating system, utilities like antivirus, commercial applications, word processing, photo editing, individual applications), and data (documents, photos, music, videos, email, class projects).
- Hardware assets are easily replaceable; data assets are unique and irreplaceable.
- Basic terms include vulnerability (a weakness in the security system), threat (circumstances potentially causing loss or harm), attack (a human exploiting a vulnerability), and controls/countermeasures (actions, devices, procedures, techniques to reduce a vulnerability).
- Threats are blocked by controls on vulnerabilities. Knowledge of threats is key to control design.
- The C-I-A Triad includes confidentiality (ensuring access only by authorized parties), integrity (assets only changed by authorized parties), and availability (assets accessible to authorized parties).
- Access control defines who (subject) has what (object) access and how (mode).
- Types of threats include natural causes (fire, power failure), human causes (benign/malicious intent, human error, random/directed attacks, impersonation).
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are organized, directed, well-financed, patient, and silent.
- Types of attackers include hackers, individuals, terrorists, criminal-for-hire, loosely connected groups, and organized crime members.
- Types of harm include interception, interruption, modification, and fabrication.
- Interception is unauthorized access to an asset.
- Interruption is an asset becoming unavailable or lost.
- Modification is unauthorized tampering with an asset.
- Fabrication is creating counterfeit objects in a system.
- Method-Opportunity-Motive (MOM) describes attacker characteristics needed to conduct an attack.
Security Goals
- Prevention aims to stop attackers from violating security policies.
- Detection aims to identify attackers violating security policies.
- Recovery aims to stop attacks, evaluate damage, repair it, and ensure continued correct functioning.
Trust and Assumptions
- Trust underlies security policies, mechanisms, and procedures.
- Policies must unambiguously define system states and capture security requirements.
- Mechanisms must be assumed to enforce policies and work correctly.
Different Types of Controls
- Deterrence discourages attacks by increasing costs.
- Deflection redirects threats to less critical components.
- Response involves reacting after a detected attack to minimize damage, restore services, and analyze the attack.
- Prevention aims to stop attacks before they occur (e.g., firewalls, antivirus).
Controls Available
- Encryption renders data unreadable to unauthorized parties while maintaining integrity.
- Weak encryption can be detrimental.
- Software/program controls include security restrictions within programs, access limitations, operating system controls, and independent control programs.
- Hardware controls include encryption devices, locks, security verification devices, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
- Physical controls include locks, entry point guards, backups, and disaster preparedness planning.
Effectiveness of Controls
- Awareness of problems is necessary; people must understand why security is required.
Summary
- Vulnerabilities are weaknesses; threats exploit vulnerabilities, and controls help prevent such exploitation.
- Confidentiality, integrity, availability are core security principles.
- Attacker types depend on their capabilities and motivations.
- Controls vary, have different functions, and can exist at different levels/points within the system.
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This quiz covers the foundational concepts of computer security as introduced in Chapter 1. It defines key terms, discusses the C-I-A Triad, and highlights various threats, vulnerabilities, and control measures. Understanding these basics is essential for protecting valuable system assets.
