10 Questions
What is the main goal of confidentiality?
Securing information against malicious actions
Which mechanism supports confidentiality?
Access Control
What is the main goal of integrity?
Preventing unauthorized changes to data
What type of integrity refers to the trustworthiness of information and programs being changed only in a specified and authorized manner?
Data Integrity
Which threat blocks the availability of information?
Denial of Service (DoS) attack
Confidentiality refers to the ability to use information when desired for the authorized users.
False
Data integrity is assured when it is timely, accurate, complete, and consistent.
True
Prevention in integrity mechanisms seeks to maintain the integrity of the data by reporting the violation of integrity.
False
Snooping is the unauthorized interception of information, such as listening to communications or browsing through files or information.
True
Availability is the ability to block the availability of information for unauthorized users.
False
Test your knowledge of data security principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Learn about access control, cryptography mechanisms, and data integrity requirements.
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