Data Security and Encryption Quiz

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Which of the following best describes risk in the context of asset protection?

The combination of a threat and vulnerability (correct)

A threat to a critical asset

The identification of critical assets

The value of the asset being threatened

What is the purpose of identifying assets in the risk management process?

To assess the vulnerabilities of the assets

To determine the value of the assets

To prioritize the assets for protection (correct)

To calculate the risk of the assets

Which framework is commonly used to discuss the nature of threats in risk management?

The CIA triad (correct)

The backup tape example

The physical controls example

The Parkerian hexad

What is the relationship between vulnerabilities and threats in risk assessment?

Vulnerabilities are assessed in the context of threats Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk in the given context?

Invalid data resulting in a rejected transaction Signup and view all the answers

What are physical controls in the context of risk management?

Controls that maintain the physical environment Signup and view all the answers

What are logical controls in the context of risk management?

Controls that protect systems and networks Signup and view all the answers

What are administrative controls in the context of risk management?

Controls that dictate user behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mitigating risks in the risk management process?

To reduce the impact and likelihood of risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a single point of failure in the context of risk assessment?

It increases the likelihood of risks Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attack primarily affects the integrity of a system, but could also affect availability?

Fabrication Attack Example 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attack involves generating email as a method for propagating malware?

EX: Fabrication Attack Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tape in the shipment of backup tapes example would likely be of very little utility to an attacker or unauthorized person?

Encrypted tapes Signup and view all the answers

Which operating system is unlikely to be affected by a virus that is problematic on a Windows operating system?

Linux operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood that something bad will happen called?

Risk Signup and view all the answers

Which factor might be considered a vulnerability in an environment?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attack involves generating data, processes, communications, or other similar material with a system?

Fabrication Attack Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tape in the shipment of backup tapes example would be of much greater utility to an attacker or unauthorized person?

Unencrypted tapes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attack involves generating enough additional processes, network traffic, email, web traffic, or nearly anything else that consumes resources to conduct an availability attack?

Fabrication Attack Example 3 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attack primarily affects integrity but could also affect availability?