12 Questions
What are the key components of Information Assurance and Security?
Encryption, access control, intrusion detection, and incident response
During which decade did concerns about identity theft, phishing, and cyberattacks grow significantly?
1990s
In the 1980s, what spurred interest in securing communication channels and protecting data?
Personal computing and early networking technologies
What was the primary focus of information security in the 1960s-1970s?
Physical security measures for mainframe computers and data centers
Why are measures like encryption, access control, intrusion detection, and incident response crucial in Information Assurance?
To ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data assets
What new security challenges emerged with the widespread adoption of the internet and e-commerce?
Identity theft, phishing, and cyberattacks
What was Edward Snowden's role in the 2013 NSA incident?
He leaked classified information from the NSA.
What was the main target of the WannaCry cyberattack in 2017?
Computers with Windows OS
Which term refers to converting plaintext data into ciphertext to protect it?
Encryption
What does Access Control aim to prevent in information systems?
Unauthorized access to resources
Which event led to Yahoo being fined for failing to disclose a data breach?
Hackers breaking into Yahoo
What technology was NOT leveraged in modern security strategies according to the text?
Blockchain
Learn about the processes, technologies, and practices involved in safeguarding digital information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Explore how Information Assurance and Security ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data assets, while managing risks and protecting against cyber threats.
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