12 Questions
What was the initial concern for security in the early days of computing?
Limiting access to authorized personnel
What was the name of the project that developed the first redundant networked communications?
ARPANET
What was the significant advancement in the late 1970s that increased security threats?
Introduction of microprocessors
Why did security become a significant concern in the 1990s?
As networks of computers became more common
What is the primary reason why securing individual networks is challenging today?
Since each network is connected to many others
What was the primary security concern with ARPANET in the 1970s and 80s?
Lack of user identification and authorization
What is the primary goal of having multiple layers of security in an organization?
To protect against various types of adversaries
What does the C.I.A. triangle represent in the context of information security?
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
What is the primary objective of information security?
To safeguard information and its critical elements
What is the difference between a threat and a vulnerability in information security?
A threat is a potential danger, while a vulnerability is an existing weakness
What is the primary difference between a direct attack and an indirect attack in information security?
A direct attack compromises a system directly, while an indirect attack compromises a system and uses it to attack others
What is the term for the potential for a threat-source to successfully exploit a particular information system vulnerability?
Risk
Test your knowledge of the history of information security, from the first mainframes and code-breaking computations during World War II to the development of physical controls and encryption machines like the Enigma Machine. Learn how security measures evolved to defend against physical theft, espionage, and sabotage. Explore the roots of modern computer security!
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