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CYS 1212 Cybersecurity Design Principles Lecture 4 - Part 1 Modularity Principle

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What does the Modularity Principle emphasize in security design?

Designing security mechanisms as one large module

Upgrading individual parts without modifying the entire system (correct)

Integrating all parts of the security design together

Implementing only one security module for the entire system

How does the Modularity Principle help in maintaining a system?

By ignoring flaws and not taking any remedial actions

By avoiding any updates to the security mechanisms

By tracking and addressing reported flaws independently (correct)

By making all design changes simultaneously

Which aspect is crucial when taking action for a maintenance release or bug fix according to the text?

Ignoring documentation and design principles

Following design principle considerations, documentation, and justifications (correct)

Avoiding any updates or changes to the code

Not considering modularity in the action taken

What should be included in the information about each reported flaw?

Remedial actions taken or planned, flaw's severity, and progress in fixing Signup and view all the answers

How does the Modularity Principle impact system upgrades in terms of security mechanisms?

It allows independent updating of security mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What does the Modularity Principle refer to in the context of security?

Developing security functions as separate, protected modules Signup and view all the answers

Why is it more secure to provide common cryptographic modules instead of implementing cryptographic functions in each protocol or application?

It enables focus on secure implementation of a single cryptographic module Signup and view all the answers

How does a modular architecture contribute to security mechanisms?

It ensures each security mechanism supports new technology or feature upgrades Signup and view all the answers

In the context of security, what is the purpose of developing separate security modules?

To provide common security functions and services Signup and view all the answers

Why is protecting the cryptographic module from tampering an important aspect of the Modularity Principle?

To prevent misuse of the cryptographic module Signup and view all the answers