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What is the primary purpose of confidentiality in information security?
What is the primary purpose of confidentiality in information security?
- Verifying the identity of individuals accessing information
- Providing timely and reliable access to information for users
- Ensuring information is only accessible to authorized individuals (correct)
- Preventing information from being modified or tampered with
Which security property ensures that information has not been altered or corrupted?
Which security property ensures that information has not been altered or corrupted?
- Confidentiality
- Authentication
- Integrity (correct)
- Availability
What is the primary function of an exploit in information security?
What is the primary function of an exploit in information security?
- To protect an asset from threat agents
- To authenticate users accessing information
- To ensure the availability of information to users
- To expose a vulnerability in a system (correct)
Which security property ensures that individuals accessing or providing information are who they claim to be?
Which security property ensures that individuals accessing or providing information are who they claim to be?
What is the primary purpose of a countermeasure in information security?
What is the primary purpose of a countermeasure in information security?
What is the primary factor considered when assessing risk in information security?
What is the primary factor considered when assessing risk in information security?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of information security?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of information security?
What is the primary difference between information security and cybersecurity?
What is the primary difference between information security and cybersecurity?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a vulnerability in the context of information security?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a vulnerability in the context of information security?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a threat in the context of information security?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a threat in the context of information security?
What is the most accurate definition of risk in the context of information security?
What is the most accurate definition of risk in the context of information security?
Which of the following properties is not explicitly mentioned as part of information security in the provided text?
Which of the following properties is not explicitly mentioned as part of information security in the provided text?
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Study Notes
Confidentiality
- Ensures that sensitive information is accessed only by authorized individuals.
Integrity
- Protects information from being altered or corrupted without proper authorization.
Exploit
- Acts as a tool or technique used by attackers to take advantage of vulnerabilities in information systems.
Authentication
- Verifies that individuals accessing or providing information are who they claim to be.
Countermeasure
- A strategy designed to mitigate or reduce security risks and threats within information systems.
Risk Assessment
- Primarily considers the likelihood of negative events occurring and their potential impact on information security.
Information Security Definition
- Encompasses the practices, tools, and policies aimed at protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Information Security vs. Cybersecurity
- Information security covers the protection of all forms of information, while cybersecurity specifically focuses on safeguarding digital data and systems.
Vulnerability Definition
- A weakness in a system or control that can be exploited by threats to gain unauthorized access or cause harm.
Threat Description
- Refers to any circumstance or event that has the potential to cause harm to information systems through unauthorized access, destruction, or disruption.
Risk Definition
- The potential for loss or damage when a threat exploits a vulnerability within a system.
Excluded Property
- Not all properties associated with information security are mentioned, indicating wider considerations in the field.
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