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?

<p>Common Vulnerability Scoring System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Determining how the incident occurred (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Environmental Impact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It prevents effectively evaluating the cause of incidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Annual Rate of Occurrence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unauthorized access (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To preserve evidence for evaluation and future prevention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Provide appropriate training to staff for preserving evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Prevents effective evaluation of incident causes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Ishikawa diagram?

<p>Determining what caused a disaster (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Incremental (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Calculating the average error percentage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Determining system weaknesses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HSM stand for in the context of backups?

<p>Hierarchical storage management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure data recovery in case of on-site damage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DREAD model in cybersecurity?

<p>To evaluate the impact of an attack (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Temporal Metric Group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A standardized method of classifying network traffic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Impact on confidentiality requirement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mean Squared Deviation (MSD) involve?

<p>A mean square deviation formula (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Executing a full recovery to normal operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Keeping an organization functioning until full recovery is possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identify?

<p>The effects a disaster would have on business and IT functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mean time to repair (MTTR) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The amount of time before a given device is likely to fail (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) consider?

<p>The maximum acceptable downtime for critical systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Forensic techniques (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Once the incident has been discovered (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Firewalls implementation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To restore operations after an IT-related disaster (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Malware infection countermeasures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Data breach investigation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Differential backup (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Assess what happened and why (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hierarchical storage management (HSM) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Recovery Time Objective (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the DREAD model NOT evaluate in cybersecurity?

<p>Reproducibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To facilitate data restoration during disasters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Executing a full recovery to normal operations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Identifying the effects a disaster would have on business and IT functions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mean Squared Deviation (MSD) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>MTTR and MTTF are independent of each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The maximum acceptable downtime for critical systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>NFPA 1600 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify forensic resources and provide appropriate training for preserving evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It prevents IT teams from reducing risk effectively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Perform recovery while preserving forensic data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure proper preservation of evidence and aid in future incident prevention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It helps in identifying the cause of incidents effectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Provide appropriate training for staff in preserving evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To quantify the cost of a single security incident (B)</p> 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?

<p>Recovery Time Objective (RTO) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Scoring vulnerabilities based on severity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By multiplying the annual rate of occurrence by the SLE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Scope of the attack (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Determining data loss tolerance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Restoring network connectivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Avoid accessing affected systems to prevent contamination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Identifying areas for process improvement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To maintain data integrity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Conducting a thorough root cause analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Identifying critical business functions and the impact of their loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Continuous backup with frequent snapshots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All changes since the last hierarchical storage management (HSM) backup (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To continue operations if primary facilities are compromised (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify weaknesses in the system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The accuracy of recovery plan predictions (D)</p> 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?

<p>To prevent data loss during disaster recovery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The total value of assets affected by an incident (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Recovery Time Objective (RTO) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To estimate the potential monetary loss from an event over a year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To classify vulnerabilities based on severity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Recovery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent future incidents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prioritize system availability over evidence preservation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Modifying company policies effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure effective evidence preservation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Preserving evidence integrity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Makes it difficult to determine cause of incidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The average time it takes to repair an item (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Amount of time an organization can afford for a system to be down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Executing a full recovery to normal operations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>None of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The priority of different critical systems in an organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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