Cybersecurity Policies for Windows and Mac Computers

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What is the main idea behind the compromise recording principle?

To ignore intrusion attempts for better security

To rely solely on human cybersecurity controls

To record main points of intrusion rather than prevent it (correct)

To adopt sophisticated measures to prevent intrusion

Which security controls target the protection of an organization's network?

Applications security controls

Data security controls

Endpoint security controls

Perimeter security controls (correct)

What is a common example of a compromise sound system mentioned in the text?

Access management controls

Web-connected surveillance cameras (correct)

Network security controls

Phishing simulations

Which layer of cybersecurity focuses on protecting the connection between devices and the network?

Endpoint security controls Signup and view all the answers

What type of security controls protect access to an application and its internal security?

Applications security controls Signup and view all the answers

Why are humans considered the weakest link in cybersecurity?

As they can be vulnerable to phishing attacks and insider threats Signup and view all the answers

What does the Virus and Spyware Protection policy help with?

Detecting and repairing viruses using signatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Firewall Policy?

Detecting and blocking network attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Intrusion Prevention policy?

Protecting applications from vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which LiveUpdate policy may be categorized into two types?

LiveUpdate Content policy Signup and view all the answers

What does the Application and Device Control policy aim to do?

Protect system resources from applications Signup and view all the answers

Which policy helps in detecting threats in downloaded files using reputation data?

Virus and Spyware Protection policy Signup and view all the answers

What role do industrial standards play in various industries?

Setting rules and regulations for achieving objectives Signup and view all the answers

What do standard organizations primarily focus on when developing standards?

Criteria for testing computer code Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of cybersecurity standards mentioned in the text?

Designing mobile applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing vulnerabilities in web environments?

To identify security threats Signup and view all the answers

How do cybersecurity standards help in maintaining security?

By assessing and mitigating security threats Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of the BSI (British Standards Institution) in the realm of cybersecurity standards?

Assessing the impact of vulnerabilities on industries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of ITU-T?

Developing technical telecommunication standards Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of security primarily deals with the tangible aspects in computing like server computers and hard disks?

Physical Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate target of an attacker according to the text?

Data Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an organization's security strategy involves the overall governing principles?

Security Policies Signup and view all the answers

Which sector within ITU deals with managing satellite orbit and access technologies?

ITU-R Signup and view all the answers

What does ITU-D primarily focus on?

Improving global access to ICT Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the host integrity policy in cybersecurity?

To define, enforce, and restore safety of client computers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the exception’s policy in the context of cybersecurity?

To exclude applications and processes from virus and spyware scans Signup and view all the answers

Why does investing in cybersecurity standards seem costly for a business?

Due to the financial commitment involved Signup and view all the answers

What does the exception’s policy offer regarding application control?

Exclusion of applications from virus and spyware scans Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement of the host integrity policy for client computers accessing the network?

Having antivirus software installed Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of cybersecurity standards according to the text?

To clarify steps needed for cybersecurity objectives Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Compromise Recording Principle

States that sometimes recording main points of intrusion is more desirable than adopting sophisticated measures to forestall it
Examples: servers in an office network keeping logs of file accesses, emails sent and received, and browsing sessions; web-connected surveillance cameras

Cybersecurity Layers

Human security controls: phishing simulations and access management to protect mission-critical assets
Perimeter security controls: physical and digital security methodologies to protect the business
Network security controls: protect the organization's network and prevent unauthorized access
Endpoint security controls: protect connections between devices and the network
Applications security controls: protect access to applications and their internal security
Data security controls: protect storage, processing, and transfer of data

Sample Cybersecurity Policies

Virus and Spyware Protection policy: detect, remove, and repair side effects of viruses and security risks
Firewall Policy: block unauthorized users, detect attacks, and remove unwanted network traffic
Intrusion Prevention policy: detect and block network attacks, protect applications from vulnerabilities
LiveUpdate policy: categorized into LiveUpdate Content and LiveUpdate Setting Policy
Application and Device Control policy: protect system resources from applications and manage peripheral devices
Exception's policy: exclude applications and processes from detection by virus and spyware scans
Host Integrity policy: define, enforce, and restore safety of client computers to stay enterprise networks and data secure

Cybersecurity Standards

Clarify functional and assurance steps to achieve organizational objectives in terms of cybersecurity
Popular and frequently used standards: SoGP, BSI, and more
Industrial standards play a critical role in achieving certain objectives in industries
Examples of standards: security of code in web environments, criteria for testing computer code, assessment of vulnerabilities, and more

Security Layers of Defensive and Offensive in Depth

Physical layer: tangible aspects of computing (servers, computers, network switches, etc.)
Perimeter layer: network connecting corporate IT infrastructure to external networks
Internal Network layer: network within the corporate IT infrastructure
Host layer: computers running applications
Applications layer: software manipulating data, target of attack
Data layer: attacker's ultimate target (database, active directory, documents, etc.)
Governance, Policies, Procedures, and Awareness: overall governing principles of the security strategy

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Learn about cybersecurity policies such as application control policy and exceptions policy that can be applied to Windows and Mac computers. Understand how these policies provide flexibility in excluding applications from virus and spyware scans.