Cyber Security Basics
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What is the primary focus of Cyber Security?

  • Protecting networks, devices, and data from attack and unauthorized access (correct)
  • Ensuring the confidentiality of printed documents
  • Preventing natural disasters from affecting computer systems
  • Protecting physical assets from theft and damage
  • What does Information Security aim to provide for information and information systems?

  • Physical protection from theft
  • Unrestricted access to all users
  • Complete anonymity of information
  • Integrity, confidentiality, and availability (correct)
  • What is the evolution of Computer Security into Information Security attributed to?

  • The emergence of cloud computing technologies
  • The integration of physical security measures
  • Inclusion of data and networks in addition to computer systems (correct)
  • The development of advanced encryption techniques
  • Why are cyber attacks considered extremely expensive for businesses?

    <p>They can cause financial damage and reputational harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of protecting computer systems in Computer Security?

    <p>Protection of computer systems and the information stored or processed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Cyber Security?

    <p>Protecting networks, devices, programs, and data from attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Information Security aim to provide for information and information systems?

    <p>Integrity, confidentiality, and availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the evolution of Computer Security into Information Security attributed to?

    <p>Inclusion of data and networks in addition to computer systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of protecting computer systems in Computer Security?

    <p>Protecting computer systems and the information a user stores or processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are cyber attacks considered extremely expensive for businesses?

    <p>They can result in financial damage and reputational harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Primary Focus of Cyber Security

    • Protecting computer systems and electronic data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction

    Information Security

    • Aims to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) for information and information systems
    • Ensures protection of information and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction

    Evolution of Computer Security

    • Computer Security evolved into Information Security due to the increasing importance of information and the need for a more comprehensive approach to security

    Cyber Attacks

    • Considered extremely expensive for businesses due to the potential financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences

    Computer Security

    • Primary goal is to protect computer systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction
    • Also aims to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of computer systems

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    Learn about the foundations of cyber security, including computer security, information security, and cyber security objectives. Understand the types of cyber attacks and the major modules of cyber security. Upon completion, you'll have knowledge of security objectives and the basics of cyber security.

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