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What is the primary purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?
Which title of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act focuses on auditor independence?
Which title of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act focuses on auditor independence?
Which title mandates that senior executives take responsibility for the accuracy of financial reports?
Which title mandates that senior executives take responsibility for the accuracy of financial reports?
What aspect of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses the penalties for white-collar crimes?
What aspect of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses the penalties for white-collar crimes?
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Which title outlines the responsibilities of public accounting firms in audits?
Which title outlines the responsibilities of public accounting firms in audits?
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What does Title IV of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act specifically address?
What does Title IV of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act specifically address?
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What key aspect is defined in Title IX regarding corporate taxes?
What key aspect is defined in Title IX regarding corporate taxes?
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Which title focuses on measures related to securities analysts to restore investor confidence?
Which title focuses on measures related to securities analysts to restore investor confidence?
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What type of offenses does Title XI identify and assign penalties for?
What type of offenses does Title XI identify and assign penalties for?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?
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What framework does the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) provide?
What framework does the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) provide?
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What is one of the significant penalties outlined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
What is one of the significant penalties outlined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
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Which principle of GDPR emphasizes the necessity to only collect personal data relevant to specific purposes?
Which principle of GDPR emphasizes the necessity to only collect personal data relevant to specific purposes?
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What does the Data Protection Act 2018 primarily regulate?
What does the Data Protection Act 2018 primarily regulate?
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What does GDPR's principle of accountability require from organizations?
What does GDPR's principle of accountability require from organizations?
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Under FISMA, what is a primary guide for selecting appropriate security controls for information systems?
Under FISMA, what is a primary guide for selecting appropriate security controls for information systems?
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What is a primary requirement of the DPA regarding personal data processing?
What is a primary requirement of the DPA regarding personal data processing?
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Which function is conferred on the Commissioner under the DPA?
Which function is conferred on the Commissioner under the DPA?
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Which legislation does NOT relate to cyber law in the United States?
Which legislation does NOT relate to cyber law in the United States?
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Which country has the Cybercrime Act 2001 as part of its cyber law framework?
Which country has the Cybercrime Act 2001 as part of its cyber law framework?
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What does the DPA confer to individuals regarding their personal data?
What does the DPA confer to individuals regarding their personal data?
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Which act governs the privacy of communications in the United States?
Which act governs the privacy of communications in the United States?
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Which law is primarily focused on the protection of information technology in India?
Which law is primarily focused on the protection of information technology in India?
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Which country's cyber law includes the Investigatory Powers Act 2016?
Which country's cyber law includes the Investigatory Powers Act 2016?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the PCI Data Security Standard?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the PCI Data Security Standard?
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What is one of the primary objectives of ISO/IEC 27001:2013?
What is one of the primary objectives of ISO/IEC 27001:2013?
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What does the HIPAA Privacy Rule primarily ensure?
What does the HIPAA Privacy Rule primarily ensure?
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Which component of HIPAA includes technical safeguards for protected health information?
Which component of HIPAA includes technical safeguards for protected health information?
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Which of the following is a result of failing to meet PCI DSS requirements?
Which of the following is a result of failing to meet PCI DSS requirements?
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What is NOT a use for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 within organizations?
What is NOT a use for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 within organizations?
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What does HIPAA's Enforcement Rule address?
What does HIPAA's Enforcement Rule address?
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Which of the following correctly describes the maintenance aspect of ISO/IEC 27001:2013?
Which of the following correctly describes the maintenance aspect of ISO/IEC 27001:2013?
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What are the characteristics of passive attacks in information security?
What are the characteristics of passive attacks in information security?
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Which motive is not commonly associated with information security attacks?
Which motive is not commonly associated with information security attacks?
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What challenge does BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies present for companies in terms of compliance?
What challenge does BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies present for companies in terms of compliance?
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Which of the following best describes insider attacks?
Which of the following best describes insider attacks?
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What is a common characteristic of active attacks?
What is a common characteristic of active attacks?
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Which of the following options best describes distribution attacks?
Which of the following options best describes distribution attacks?
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What is a significant security challenge related to the relocation of sensitive data to the cloud?
What is a significant security challenge related to the relocation of sensitive data to the cloud?
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What is a common goal behind various information security attacks?
What is a common goal behind various information security attacks?
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Which of the following best describes Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)?
Which of the following best describes Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)?
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What is a key characteristic of ransomware?
What is a key characteristic of ransomware?
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Which type of attack is classified as a botnet?
Which type of attack is classified as a botnet?
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What does the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) govern?
What does the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) govern?
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What risk do IoT devices pose to information security?
What risk do IoT devices pose to information security?
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Which of the following defines an insider attack?
Which of the following defines an insider attack?
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What distinguishes mobile threats in information security?
What distinguishes mobile threats in information security?
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How do viruses and worms typically affect a network?
How do viruses and worms typically affect a network?
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Flashcards
Compliance Challenges
Compliance Challenges
Compliance to laws and regulations in cybersecurity.
Skill Shortage in Cybersecurity
Skill Shortage in Cybersecurity
Lack of qualified professionals in cybersecurity field.
BYOD Compliance Issues
BYOD Compliance Issues
Challenges in compliance due to BYOD policies.
Passive Attacks
Passive Attacks
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Active Attacks
Active Attacks
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Insider Attacks
Insider Attacks
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PCI DSS
PCI DSS
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Secure Network
Secure Network
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Close-in Attacks
Close-in Attacks
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Distribution Attacks
Distribution Attacks
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Protect Cardholder Data
Protect Cardholder Data
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Vulnerability Management Program
Vulnerability Management Program
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ISO/IEC 27001:2013
ISO/IEC 27001:2013
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HIPAA Privacy Rule
HIPAA Privacy Rule
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HIPAA Security Rule
HIPAA Security Rule
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National Identifier Requirements
National Identifier Requirements
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
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PCAOB
PCAOB
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Auditor Independence
Auditor Independence
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Corporate Responsibility
Corporate Responsibility
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Enhanced Financial Disclosures
Enhanced Financial Disclosures
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Whistle-blower Protections
Whistle-blower Protections
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White Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement
White Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement
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Corporate Tax Returns
Corporate Tax Returns
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Corporate Fraud Accountability
Corporate Fraud Accountability
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Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
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Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
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GDPR Data Protection Principles
GDPR Data Protection Principles
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Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)
Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)
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Penalties for GDPR violations
Penalties for GDPR violations
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Information Security Standards
Information Security Standards
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DPA Purpose
DPA Purpose
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Lawful Processing
Lawful Processing
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Data Subject Rights
Data Subject Rights
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Commissioner's Role
Commissioner's Role
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Fair Use Doctrine
Fair Use Doctrine
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Privacy Act of 1974
Privacy Act of 1974
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Cybercrime Act 2001
Cybercrime Act 2001
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NIS Regulations
NIS Regulations
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Cloud Computing Threats
Cloud Computing Threats
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Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)
Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)
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Ransomware
Ransomware
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Botnet
Botnet
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Phishing
Phishing
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Web Application Threats
Web Application Threats
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Study Notes
Module 01: Information Security Fundamentals
- This module discusses the need for security, elements of information security, the security, functionality, and usability triangle, and security challenges.
- It details motives, goals, and objectives of information security attacks and their classification.
- It also covers information security attack vectors.
- Finally, it concludes with a detailed discussion of various information security laws and regulations.
- The next module will introduce ethical hacking, its fundamental concepts, cyber kill chain methodology, hacking concepts, hacker classes, and the various phases of the hacking cycle.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of Information Security Fundamentals, including security needs, elements, attack vectors, and relevant laws and regulations. Test your knowledge on the various motives and methods behind security challenges and information security attacks.