Computer Security Techniques Quiz

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What is a Vulnerability in the context of computer security?

A form of attack on a network

Securing remote access to a computer

A method of bypassing normal authentication

A weakness that allows an attacker to compromise a system's security (correct)

What does Vulnerability management involve?

Creating backdoors in computer systems

Installing programs to secure remote access

Identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities (correct)

Modifying existing hardware devices

What is a Backdoor in the context of computer security?

A method of bypassing normal authentication and obtaining access while remaining undetected (correct)

A method of securing remote access to a computer

An installed program used for data encryption

A way to fake information about disk and memory usage

What is the primary purpose of Data Encryption in information security?

To secure data by converting it into a code Signup and view all the answers

What is Direct-access attack also known as?

Unauthorized physical access Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of an employee engaging in extortion within a company?

To obtain money or other goods by threatening to take actions against the victim's interest Signup and view all the answers

What action did Washington Leung take against his ex-firm after leaving it?

He deleted over 900 files related to employee compensation Signup and view all the answers

How can an employee use intellectual property theft for extortion purposes?

By demanding money in exchange for not passing on the stolen information Signup and view all the answers

In the context of employee threats, what does 'harassment of other employees' involve?

Displaying inappropriate material and sending harassing emails Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of internet abuse within a company?

Accessing unauthorized websites for personal use during work hours Signup and view all the answers

What did Washington Leung do to frame a female co-worker after leaving his firm?

He gave her a substantial raise and bonus without authorization Signup and view all the answers

Which action demonstrates employee extortion according to the text?

Stealing intellectual property and demanding money not to disclose it Signup and view all the answers

How can an employee harass other employees via email as described in the text?

By sending inappropriate or threatening emails Signup and view all the answers

'Displaying inappropriate material' as a form of harassment of other employees refers to what kind of content?

'Displaying confidential business plans' Signup and view all the answers

'Employee and Ex-Employee Threats' include which of the following according to the provided text?

'Harassment of other employees via email' Signup and view all the answers

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