Foundations of Computer Security: Definitions and Objectives

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Which security strategy aims to identify and stop security breaches before they occur?

  • Reaction
  • Prevention (correct)
  • Detection
  • Integrity

In the medical environment, what are the key concerns regarding security?

  • Confidentiality and integrity of patient records (correct)
  • Authentication and non-repudiation
  • Communications secrecy and accountability
  • Equipment safety and availability

Which area does information security draw on according to the text?

  • Networking
  • Computer architecture / hardware (correct)
  • Databases
  • AI and data mining

What is the main theme of the course as mentioned in the text?

<p>Learning about attacks and preventing them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In secret key establishment, who are involved in the communication according to the text?

<p>Alice, Bob, attacker (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Security is ________

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Security objectives include ________

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This course is an introduction to ________ and privacy

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_______ on related topics include cryptography

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_______ key establishment involves Alice, Bob, and attacker

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