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

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

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

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

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

    What is the purpose of an Ishikawa diagram?

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

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

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

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

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

    What does HSM stand for in the context of backups?

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

    What is the purpose of DREAD model in cybersecurity?

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

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

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

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

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

    What does Mean Squared Deviation (MSD) involve?

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

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

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

    What aspect does Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTD) consider?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What aspect does the DREAD model NOT evaluate in cybersecurity?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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