COMX501: Computer Security and Forensics - Introduction to Software Security
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What is the primary objective of security in a system?

  • To ensure 100% security
  • To reduce risks to acceptable levels (correct)
  • To eliminate all risks
  • To control access to resources only

    • What is a key challenge in designing secure systems?

  • It's difficult to ensure security against all attacks
  • It's difficult to determine the impact of attacks
  • It's difficult to identify the types of attacks
  • It's difficult to tell when a system is secure (correct)

    • What is a key consideration in ensuring security against attacks?

  • The impact of the attacks on the system (correct)
  • The cost of the security system
  • The identity of the attackers
  • The type of attacks expected

    • What is a primary reason for implementing security measures?

    <p>To protect intellectual property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of identifying security threats?

    <p>It helps to prioritize security efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a lack of secure software development, according to the industry?

    <p>No software liability and higher development costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of security vulnerabilities in software, according to John Viega and Gary McGraw?

    <p>Bad software design and implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why developers are not confident in their ability to write secure applications?

    <p>Lack of knowledge about secure coding practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in software security, according to the text?

    <p>Balancing security with functionality and usability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's assertion about cryptography and special security features?

    <p>They are a secondary concern to good software design and implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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