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In the context of data protection, what is the most significant differentiator between cybersecurity and information security?
In the context of data protection, what is the most significant differentiator between cybersecurity and information security?
- Information security is limited to implementing technological safeguards, unlike cybersecurity's focus on policy creation.
- Cybersecurity is a subset of information security, dealing specifically with the protection of networked systems. (correct)
- Information security exclusively deals with preventing external threats, while cybersecurity handles internal vulnerabilities.
- Cybersecurity primarily focuses on tangible assets, while information security is concerned with digital assets.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a compromise of the 'Availability' principle within the CIA triad?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a compromise of the 'Availability' principle within the CIA triad?
- A denial-of-service attack floods a company's web servers, preventing customers from accessing their accounts. (correct)
- An unauthorized user gains access to a database containing customer credit card information.
- A network administrator accidentally misconfigures firewall rules, allowing unauthorized access to internal systems.
- A disgruntled employee modifies salary data in the HR database.
An organization implements a new data loss prevention (DLP) system. If a file containing sensitive financial data is intercepted, this scenario primarily addresses which aspect of the CIA triad?
An organization implements a new data loss prevention (DLP) system. If a file containing sensitive financial data is intercepted, this scenario primarily addresses which aspect of the CIA triad?
- Non-repudiation
- Confidentiality (correct)
- Availability
- Integrity
Which security measure primarily focuses on ensuring the 'Integrity' of data within a database?
Which security measure primarily focuses on ensuring the 'Integrity' of data within a database?
A company decides to dispose of old hard drives that contain sensitive customer data. Which of the following methods would be MOST effective in ensuring data confidentiality during disposal?
A company decides to dispose of old hard drives that contain sensitive customer data. Which of the following methods would be MOST effective in ensuring data confidentiality during disposal?
Flashcards
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Protecting computer systems and networks from unauthorized access and data breaches.
Information Security
Information Security
Encompasses all information assets, regardless of format or location, including hard copies, digital files, and databases.
CIA Triad
CIA Triad
A security model ensuring information remains confidential, accurate, and readily available.
Study Notes
- Cybersecurity is centered around the protection of computer systems and networks from unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Information security has a wider scope than cybersecurity.
- Information security includes information assets of any format or location.
- Examples of assets include hard copies, digital files, and databases.
- The CIA triad is a security model that helps ensure information security.
- The CIA triad ensures:
- Confidentiality
- Accuracy (Integrity)
- Availability
- The CIA triad is important for the protection of sensitive data.
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