CVSS Metrics and DREAD Model Quiz

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What does RTO stand for in the context of Business Impact Analysis?

Regulatory Time Obligation

Risk Tolerance Outcome

Recovery Time Objective (correct)

Recovery Point Operation

How is Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) calculated?

By adding the asset value to the exposure factor

By multiplying the annual rate of occurrence by the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) (correct)

By dividing the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) by the asset value

By multiplying the asset value by the exposure factor

What does SLE stand for in the context of describing incidents?

Security Log Entry

Single Loss Expectancy (correct)

Systematic Loss Evaluation

Severity Level Examination

What does CVSS stand for in the context of Common Vulnerability Scoring System?

Common Vulnerability Scoring System Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of IT teams when preserving evidence in the event of a DoS attack?

Determining how the incident occurred Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following metrics is NOT a part of the CVSS Base Group Metrics?

Environmental Impact Signup and view all the answers

Why is failure to preserve forensic information detrimental to IT teams?

It prevents effectively evaluating the cause of incidents Signup and view all the answers

What does ARO represent in the calculation of Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE)?

Annual Rate of Occurrence Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an adverse event as mentioned in the text?

Unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to weave forensic methodology into an organization's incident response policy?

To preserve evidence for evaluation and future prevention Signup and view all the answers

What should IT teams do to effectively reduce risk after an incident?

Provide appropriate training to staff for preserving evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the negative consequence of not preserving forensic evidence for future incidents?

Prevents effective evaluation of incident causes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Ishikawa diagram?

Determining what caused a disaster Signup and view all the answers

Which type of backup captures all changes since the last full backup?

Incremental Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Mean Percentage Error (MPE) formula?

Calculating the average error percentage Signup and view all the answers

Which action is part of the Post Recovery Follow-Up process?

Determining system weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

What does HSM stand for in the context of backups?

Hierarchical storage management Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have an off-site backup of data?

To ensure data recovery in case of on-site damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DREAD model in cybersecurity?

To evaluate the impact of an attack Signup and view all the answers

Which metric group focuses on evaluating the impact of an attack in terms of damage potential and discoverability?

Temporal Metric Group Signup and view all the answers

What does Remote Network MONitoring (RMON) provide in cybersecurity?

A standardized method of classifying network traffic Signup and view all the answers

Who developed Remote Network MONitoring (RMON) to support network monitoring and protocol analysis?

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of an attack does the DREAD model NOT evaluate?

Impact on confidentiality requirement Signup and view all the answers

What does Mean Squared Deviation (MSD) involve?

A mean square deviation formula Signup and view all the answers

What does a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) focus on?

Executing a full recovery to normal operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

Keeping an organization functioning until full recovery is possible Signup and view all the answers

What does Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identify?

The effects a disaster would have on business and IT functions Signup and view all the answers

Which term is related to the average time it takes to repair an item?

Mean time to repair (MTTR) Signup and view all the answers

What does Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) refer to?

The amount of time before a given device is likely to fail Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) consider?

The maximum acceptable downtime for critical systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the best method for determining the cause of a disaster and preventing a recurrence?

Forensic techniques Signup and view all the answers

When does the forensic process begin in response to an incident?

Once the incident has been discovered Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of an incidence response plan for IT-related disasters?

Firewalls implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)?

To restore operations after an IT-related disaster Signup and view all the answers

What can be included in an organization's incident response plan as a response to an intrusion?

Malware infection countermeasures Signup and view all the answers

For which scenario would forensic techniques be particularly useful in an incident response?

Data breach investigation Signup and view all the answers

What type of backup captures all changes since the last full backup?

Differential backup Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Post Recovery Follow-Up process?

Assess what happened and why Signup and view all the answers

Which type of backup involves continuous backup according to the text?

Hierarchical storage management (HSM) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of backups, what does 'RTO' stand for?

Recovery Time Objective Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the DREAD model NOT evaluate in cybersecurity?

Reproducibility Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for IT teams to have an off-site backup of data?

To facilitate data restoration during disasters Signup and view all the answers

What does a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) primarily focus on?

Executing a full recovery to normal operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

Identifying the effects a disaster would have on business and IT functions Signup and view all the answers

Which metric is NOT considered as part of the Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

Mean Squared Deviation (MSD) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF)?

MTTR and MTTF are independent of each other Signup and view all the answers

What does Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) consider when planning for disasters?

The maximum acceptable downtime for critical systems Signup and view all the answers

Which standard focuses on establishing Federal Standards for Business Continuity Plans?

NFPA 1600 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of adding forensics to incident response?

To identify forensic resources and provide appropriate training for preserving evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of failure to preserve forensic information on IT teams?

It prevents IT teams from reducing risk effectively Signup and view all the answers

In the context of an incident, what does preserving forensic evidence often require IT teams to do?

Perform recovery while preserving forensic data Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to weave forensic methodology into an organization's incident response policy?

To ensure proper preservation of evidence and aid in future incident prevention Signup and view all the answers

What role does preserving forensic evidence play in reducing future incident risks?

It helps in identifying the cause of incidents effectively Signup and view all the answers

What does adding forensics to an organization's incident response policy aim to achieve?

Provide appropriate training for staff in preserving evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) in the context of Business Impact Analysis?

To quantify the cost of a single security incident Signup and view all the answers

Which metric is used to determine how long it would take to recover a system in Business Impact Analysis?

Recovery Time Objective (RTO) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Base Group Metrics?

Scoring vulnerabilities based on severity Signup and view all the answers

How is Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) calculated in Business Impact Analysis?

By multiplying the annual rate of occurrence by the SLE Signup and view all the answers

What does the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) NOT evaluate?

Scope of the attack Signup and view all the answers

In IT security, what does Recovery Point Objective (RPO) primarily focus on?

Determining data loss tolerance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus when preserving evidence in the event of a DoS attack?

Restoring network connectivity Signup and view all the answers

In the context of incident response, what does preserving forensic evidence often require IT teams to do?

Avoid accessing affected systems to prevent contamination Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of adding forensics to an organization's incident response policy?

Identifying areas for process improvement Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to have an off-site backup of data in disaster recovery planning?

To maintain data integrity Signup and view all the answers

Which action is typically part of the Post Recovery Follow-Up process in disaster recovery?

Conducting a thorough root cause analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

Identifying critical business functions and the impact of their loss Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) backup method involve?

Continuous backup with frequent snapshots Signup and view all the answers

In the context of backups, what does the Differential backup method capture?

All changes since the last hierarchical storage management (HSM) backup Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for IT teams to have alternate facilities identified in a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)?

To continue operations if primary facilities are compromised Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Post Recovery Follow-Up process?

To identify weaknesses in the system Signup and view all the answers

In Business Impact Analysis (BIA), what does Mean Percentage Error (MPE) measure?

The accuracy of recovery plan predictions Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for IT teams to ensure that off-site backups of data can be readily retrieved and restored?

To prevent data loss during disaster recovery Signup and view all the answers

What does the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) in Business Impact Analysis represent?

The total value of assets affected by an incident Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cybersecurity, what does the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Base Group Metrics NOT include?

Recovery Time Objective (RTO) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating the Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) in Business Impact Analysis?

To estimate the potential monetary loss from an event over a year Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) in cybersecurity?

To classify vulnerabilities based on severity Signup and view all the answers

Which metric is NOT considered in the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process?

Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) Signup and view all the answers

Which group of metrics does the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) NOT include?

Recovery Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason for IT teams to preserve forensic evidence in incident response?

To prevent future incidents Signup and view all the answers

Why is recovery sometimes performed at the expense of preserving forensic evidence?

To prioritize system availability over evidence preservation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge IT teams face when forensic information is not preserved?

Modifying company policies effectively Signup and view all the answers

Why should organizations weave forensic methodology into their incident response policies?

To ensure effective evidence preservation Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus when identifying forensic resources for incident response?

Preserving evidence integrity Signup and view all the answers

How does the failure to preserve forensic information impact an organization's incident response?

Makes it difficult to determine cause of incidents Signup and view all the answers

What does the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) measure?

The average time it takes to repair an item Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the average time before a device is likely to fail through normal use?

Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of disaster recovery and business continuity, what does Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) relate to?

Amount of time an organization can afford for a system to be down Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) according to the text?

Executing a full recovery to normal operations Signup and view all the answers

Which standard is focused on establishing Federal Standards for Business Continuity Plans?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identify according to the text?

The priority of different critical systems in an organization Signup and view all the answers

CVSS Metrics and DREAD Model Quiz

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What does RTO stand for in the context of Business Impact Analysis?

How is Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) calculated?

What does SLE stand for in the context of describing incidents?

What does CVSS stand for in the context of Common Vulnerability Scoring System?

What is the primary focus of IT teams when preserving evidence in the event of a DoS attack?

Which of the following metrics is NOT a part of the CVSS Base Group Metrics?

Why is failure to preserve forensic information detrimental to IT teams?

What does ARO represent in the calculation of Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE)?

What is an example of an adverse event as mentioned in the text?

Why is it important to weave forensic methodology into an organization's incident response policy?

What should IT teams do to effectively reduce risk after an incident?

What is the negative consequence of not preserving forensic evidence for future incidents?

What is the purpose of an Ishikawa diagram?

Which type of backup captures all changes since the last full backup?

What is the main focus of the Mean Percentage Error (MPE) formula?

Which action is part of the Post Recovery Follow-Up process?

What does HSM stand for in the context of backups?

Why is it important to have an off-site backup of data?

What is the purpose of DREAD model in cybersecurity?

Which metric group focuses on evaluating the impact of an attack in terms of damage potential and discoverability?

What does Remote Network MONitoring (RMON) provide in cybersecurity?

Who developed Remote Network MONitoring (RMON) to support network monitoring and protocol analysis?

Which aspect of an attack does the DREAD model NOT evaluate?

What does Mean Squared Deviation (MSD) involve?

What does a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) focus on?

What is the main focus of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

What does Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identify?

Which term is related to the average time it takes to repair an item?

What does Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) refer to?

What aspect does Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) consider?

What is the best method for determining the cause of a disaster and preventing a recurrence?

When does the forensic process begin in response to an incident?

Which of the following is NOT a component of an incidence response plan for IT-related disasters?

What is the main purpose of a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)?

What can be included in an organization's incident response plan as a response to an intrusion?

For which scenario would forensic techniques be particularly useful in an incident response?

What type of backup captures all changes since the last full backup?

What is the focus of the Post Recovery Follow-Up process?

Which type of backup involves continuous backup according to the text?

In the context of backups, what does 'RTO' stand for?

What aspect does the DREAD model NOT evaluate in cybersecurity?

Why is it crucial for IT teams to have an off-site backup of data?

What does a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) primarily focus on?

What is the main purpose of Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

Which metric is NOT considered as part of the Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

What is the relationship between Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF)?

What does Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) consider when planning for disasters?

Which standard focuses on establishing Federal Standards for Business Continuity Plans?

What is the primary purpose of adding forensics to incident response?

What is the impact of failure to preserve forensic information on IT teams?

In the context of an incident, what does preserving forensic evidence often require IT teams to do?

Why is it important to weave forensic methodology into an organization's incident response policy?

What role does preserving forensic evidence play in reducing future incident risks?

What does adding forensics to an organization's incident response policy aim to achieve?

What is the purpose of Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) in the context of Business Impact Analysis?

Which metric is used to determine how long it would take to recover a system in Business Impact Analysis?

What is the main focus of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Base Group Metrics?

How is Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) calculated in Business Impact Analysis?

What does the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) NOT evaluate?

In IT security, what does Recovery Point Objective (RPO) primarily focus on?

What is the primary focus when preserving evidence in the event of a DoS attack?

In the context of incident response, what does preserving forensic evidence often require IT teams to do?

What is the main focus of adding forensics to an organization's incident response policy?

Why is it crucial to have an off-site backup of data in disaster recovery planning?

Which action is typically part of the Post Recovery Follow-Up process in disaster recovery?

What is the primary purpose of Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

What does the Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) backup method involve?

In the context of backups, what does the Differential backup method capture?

Why is it important for IT teams to have alternate facilities identified in a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)?

What is the primary purpose of the Post Recovery Follow-Up process?

In Business Impact Analysis (BIA), what does Mean Percentage Error (MPE) measure?

Why is it crucial for IT teams to ensure that off-site backups of data can be readily retrieved and restored?

What does the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) in Business Impact Analysis represent?

In the context of cybersecurity, what does the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Base Group Metrics NOT include?

What is the purpose of calculating the Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) in Business Impact Analysis?

What is the purpose of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) in cybersecurity?

Which metric is NOT considered in the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process?