Computer Systems Security Chapter 1: Introduction

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Passive attacks involve:

  • Creating a false stream
  • Replaying previous messages
  • Monitoring traffic flows (correct)
  • Modifying data stream

What makes passive attacks difficult to detect?

  • Alteration of data
  • Absence of data modification (correct)
  • Active participation in data stream
  • Obtaining message contents

Active attacks include:

  • Masquerading as another entity
  • Replaying previous messages
  • Modifying messages in transit (correct)
  • Monitoring traffic flows

In network security, what is the purpose of selecting appropriate gatekeeper functions?

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To implement the Network Access Security Model, one needs to:

<p>Generate secret information (keys) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to developing methods for distributing and sharing secret information?

<p>Generating the secret information (keys) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To ensure only authorized users access resources, one should:

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What is a critical aspect of trusted computer systems in implementing the Network Access Security Model?

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Passive Attacks

  • Involve eavesdropping or monitoring of network traffic
  • Difficult to detect because they do not alter data or disrupt network operations

Active Attacks

  • Involve modification or disruption of network communications
  • Examples include:
    • Man-in-the-middle attacks: Interception and manipulation of communication between parties
    • Denial-of-service attacks: Disrupting normal network operations by flooding the system with traffic

Gatekeeper Functions in Network Security

  • Purpose is to control access to network resources
  • Examples of gatekeeper functions:
    • Firewalls
    • Intrusion detection systems (IDS)

Implementing the Network Access Security Model

  • Requires establishing clear security policies and procedures
  • Enforces access controls based on user identities and permissions
  • Focuses on protecting data and resources from unauthorized access

Distributing and Sharing Secret Information

  • Requires robust cryptographic methods
  • Ensures confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of sensitive information
  • Examples:
    • Encryption algorithms
    • Digital signature techniques

Ensuring Authorized Access

  • Implement access control mechanisms
  • Authenticate and authorize users based on predefined criteria
  • Limit access based on roles and permissions

Trusted Computer Systems in Network Access Security Model

  • Critical for enforcing security policies effectively
  • Must be designed to resist unauthorized modifications
  • Ensure the integrity of system components and data operations

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