Computer Systems Security Chapter 1 Quiz

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What is the generic name for the collection of tools designed to protect data and thwart hackers?

Cybersecurity

What is the term used to describe measures to protect data during transmission over interconnected networks?

Network Encryption

In the context of security violations, what does D do when transmitting a message to computer E instructing E to update an authorization file?

Unauthorized Access

Which aspect of security is focused on protecting data from unauthorized reading and capturing during transmission?

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

What is the primary reason that traditional security mechanisms are no longer sufficient for computer use?

<p>Increased Network Complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a security attack?

<p>Any action that compromises the security of information owned by an organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the major categories of security services defined in X.800?

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

What is the primary purpose of a security mechanism?

<p>To detect, prevent, or recover from a security attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about security services is NOT true?

<p>Security services are designed to replicate functions normally associated with physical documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the X.800 Security Architecture for OSI?

<p>To define a systematic way of defining and providing security requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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