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Questions and Answers
Which security standard should a restaurant follow to protect its customers' credit card information?
Which security standard should a restaurant follow to protect its customers' credit card information?
- FERPA
- FISMA
- SOX
- PCI DSS (correct)
Which web attack can occur due to a lack of input validation?
Which web attack can occur due to a lack of input validation?
- Extraneous files
- SQL injection (correct)
- Clickjacking
- Cross-site request forgery
How can the principle of least privilege be applied to confidential personnel records?
How can the principle of least privilege be applied to confidential personnel records?
- Allow access to department heads and executives
- Allow access to those working in the human resources department
- Allow access to those who need access to perform their job (correct)
- Allow access to those with elevated security permissions
What type of control is implemented when a company enforces a policy that employees can be fired for accessing unauthorized data?
What type of control is implemented when a company enforces a policy that employees can be fired for accessing unauthorized data?
Which U.S. law regulates the confidentiality and accuracy of financial reports for publicly traded companies?
Which U.S. law regulates the confidentiality and accuracy of financial reports for publicly traded companies?
Which type of attack attempts to manipulate the user into performing actions without their consent?
Which type of attack attempts to manipulate the user into performing actions without their consent?
What is the purpose of access controls in information security?
What is the purpose of access controls in information security?
What type of data breach control strategies focuses on identifying and reacting to security incidents?
What type of data breach control strategies focuses on identifying and reacting to security incidents?
What framework does FISMA provide for protecting government information and operations?
What framework does FISMA provide for protecting government information and operations?
Which act requires regulations to protect the privacy and security of certain health information?
Which act requires regulations to protect the privacy and security of certain health information?
Which type of data does encrypting data in transit primarily aim to protect?
Which type of data does encrypting data in transit primarily aim to protect?
What control should be put in place to mitigate the risks associated with spear phishing attacks?
What control should be put in place to mitigate the risks associated with spear phishing attacks?
What category of attacks targets the confidentiality of data?
What category of attacks targets the confidentiality of data?
Which tool is effective for detecting vulnerabilities in source code related to user input handling?
Which tool is effective for detecting vulnerabilities in source code related to user input handling?
What type of media is most resilient for data backups in harsh environments like extreme heat and humidity?
What type of media is most resilient for data backups in harsh environments like extreme heat and humidity?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the role of mutual authentication?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the role of mutual authentication?
Study Notes
Cybersecurity Standards and Laws
- PCI DSS: Necessary for restaurants to protect customer credit card information.
- SOX: Regulates the confidentiality and accuracy of financial reports for publicly traded corporations.
- FISMA: Provides guidelines and security standards to protect government information.
- FERPA: Protects user information in educational institutions.
- HIPAA: Establishes regulations for the privacy and security of health information.
Web Attacks and Input Validation
- SQL Injection: Threat arises from inadequate input validation, allowing attackers to manipulate databases.
- Clickjacking and Cross-site request forgery: Other types of attacks exploiting lack of user interface validation.
Principle of Least Privilege
- Access Limitation: Only individuals who need access for their job should be granted permission to confidential records. This minimizes risk.
Control Types in Security
- Preventive Controls: Aim to minimize potential vulnerabilities before exploitation occurs.
- Deterrent Controls: Discourage malicious behavior by informing employees of strict penalties for violations.
Backup Solutions for Harsh Environments
- Recommended Media: Tape media is preferable for backup in harsh conditions (heat, humidity, magnetic fields) due to durability.
Data Protection and Encryption
- Data in Transit: Encrypting data in transit primarily aims to protect its integrity and confidentiality.
Preventing Spear Phishing Attacks
- Employee Training: Key response to spear phishing threats; educating employees reduces risk of breaches caused by phishing attempts.
Threat Categories
- Confidentiality Attacks: Interception primarily targets the confidentiality of data by capturing sensitive information during transmission.
Vulnerability Detection Tools
- Fuzzer: Automated testing tool used to uncover vulnerabilities associated with improper handling of user input by injecting unexpected data into applications.
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Description
This quiz covers essential regulations related to data security in educational institutions and healthcare. Key topics include the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Test your knowledge on how these laws protect sensitive information.
