6 Questions
What is the primary consideration for managers when implementing a strong security program?
Achieving reasonable assurance that the cost of control does not exceed the system's benefits or the risks involved
What is a key element of the network security layer?
A firewall
What is the first step in responding to a successful security intrusion?
Notification
What is the purpose of conducting periodic IT security audits?
To implement fixes against well-known vulnerabilities
What is the role of a managed security service provider (MSSP)?
To monitor, manage, and maintain computer and network security
What is the primary goal of experts trained in computer forensics?
To collect and examine data from computer devices and networks
Study Notes
Implementing a Strong Security Program
- To prevent cyberattacks, managers must balance the cost of control with the system's benefits and risks involved
- A strong security program consists of multiple layers, including:
Network Security Layer
- Key elements include:
- Authentication methods
- Firewall
- Routers
- Encryption
- Proxy servers
- VPN
- IDS (Intrusion Detection System)
Application Security Layer
- Key elements include:
- Authentication methods
- User roles and accounts
- Data encryption
End-User Security Layer
- Key elements include:
- Security education
- Authentication methods
- Antivirus software
- Data encryption
Responding to a Security Intrusion
- A response plan must be developed in advance, addressing:
- Notification
- Protection of evidence and activity logs
- Containment
- Eradication
- Follow-up
- Organizations must:
- Implement fixes against well-known vulnerabilities
- Conduct periodic IT security audits
- Many organizations use a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to monitor, manage, and maintain their computer and network security
Computer Forensics
- Experts collect, examine, and preserve data from computer devices and networks, ensuring integrity and admissibility as evidence in a court of law
This quiz covers the essential measures to implement a strong security program to prevent cyberattacks, including network security, application security, and end-user security layers.
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