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What type of credit can membership in a chapter earn you?
What type of credit can membership in a chapter earn you?
- Scholarships for education
- Job placement services
- CPE credits (correct)
- Discounts on training programs
What is the primary focus of security operations and administration?
What is the primary focus of security operations and administration?
To maintain a secure environment and manage information security tasks.
A possible mistake in the book should be reported to __________.
A possible mistake in the book should be reported to __________.
Customer Service Team
Match the following security tasks with their descriptions:
Match the following security tasks with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of security operations?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of security operations?
Being a watch-stander in a SOC exposes you to live security operations.
Being a watch-stander in a SOC exposes you to live security operations.
What should a member do if they find an error in the book?
What should a member do if they find an error in the book?
What is the primary focus of (ISC)2's Code of Ethics?
What is the primary focus of (ISC)2's Code of Ethics?
It is acceptable to take actions outside of professional responsibilities if deemed necessary.
It is acceptable to take actions outside of professional responsibilities if deemed necessary.
What must professionals avoid recommending or acting upon?
What must professionals avoid recommending or acting upon?
The ______ of society is a crucial aspect of the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics.
The ______ of society is a crucial aspect of the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics.
Match the following responsibilities with their descriptions:
Match the following responsibilities with their descriptions:
Which of the following is a method to contact the Customer Care Department outside the United States?
Which of the following is a method to contact the Customer Care Department outside the United States?
What does strict adherence to the Code of Ethics ensure?
What does strict adherence to the Code of Ethics ensure?
Professional ethics serve only as constraints on behavior.
Professional ethics serve only as constraints on behavior.
WILEY and the Wiley logo are not registered trademarks.
WILEY and the Wiley logo are not registered trademarks.
Who were some of the subject-matter experts involved in the creation of this book?
Who were some of the subject-matter experts involved in the creation of this book?
Why is the safety of information systems critical?
Why is the safety of information systems critical?
The Customer Care Department can be reached by fax at __________.
The Customer Care Department can be reached by fax at __________.
Match the following trademarks to their owners:
Match the following trademarks to their owners:
What does SSCP stand for?
What does SSCP stand for?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is associated with all products or vendors mentioned in this book.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is associated with all products or vendors mentioned in this book.
What is the web address for more information about Wiley products?
What is the web address for more information about Wiley products?
Which characteristic of information security ensures that data remains complete and correct?
Which characteristic of information security ensures that data remains complete and correct?
Maintaining confidentiality means that anyone can view the information.
Maintaining confidentiality means that anyone can view the information.
What is meant by 'security posture'?
What is meant by 'security posture'?
The principle of ______ ensures that information is available to users when needed.
The principle of ______ ensures that information is available to users when needed.
Match the following information security principles with their definitions:
Match the following information security principles with their definitions:
What test is mentioned as a way to evaluate the impact of decisions on ethics?
What test is mentioned as a way to evaluate the impact of decisions on ethics?
The utility principle of information security focuses on cost-benefit analysis.
The utility principle of information security focuses on cost-benefit analysis.
What is the New York Times or Guardian test used for in decision making?
What is the New York Times or Guardian test used for in decision making?
What is CIANA+PS primarily focused on in the context of e-commerce?
What is CIANA+PS primarily focused on in the context of e-commerce?
Confidentiality is only concerned with keeping secrets and not sharing them.
Confidentiality is only concerned with keeping secrets and not sharing them.
What are the four attributes that contribute to our trust in high-reliability systems?
What are the four attributes that contribute to our trust in high-reliability systems?
In a privileged relationship, information is shared in _____ with an understanding of non-disclosure.
In a privileged relationship, information is shared in _____ with an understanding of non-disclosure.
Match the following attributes with their descriptions:
Match the following attributes with their descriptions:
Which of the following best describes 'privileged information'?
Which of the following best describes 'privileged information'?
Courts can always compel parties in a privileged relationship to disclose shared information.
Courts can always compel parties in a privileged relationship to disclose shared information.
Name one example of a professional relationship that typically involves privileged information.
Name one example of a professional relationship that typically involves privileged information.
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Study Notes
Information Security Operations
- Security operations and administration involve a wide variety of tasks, including managing a secure environment for business functions and the physical security of a data center.
- Security professionals are expected to be familiar with incident response activities, such as conducting investigations, handling evidence for criminal prosecution, and performing forensic analysis.
(ISC)2 Code of Ethics
- The (ISC)2 Code of Ethics emphasizes adherence to the highest ethical standards of behavior.
- It is mandatory for all SSCP holders.
- The code prioritizes the safety and welfare of society, the common good, and professional duty to clients and each other.
Security Concepts
- Confidentiality involves limiting access to information, including copying.
- Integrity ensures information remains complete and accurate during retrieval, display, and action.
- Availability makes information accessible to users in a timely manner, in a suitable format.
- Authenticity confirms only approved and trusted users/processes have created, modified, moved, or copied information.
- Utility ensures information content, format, and delivery meets user needs.
CIANA+PS
- This framework combines elements of C.I.A (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) with nonrepudiation and authentication (A, P, & S) for improved security.
- CIANA+PS emphasizes the importance of nonrepudiation and authentication in conducting safe and trustworthy online activities.
Trust in Information Systems
- The overall level of trust in information systems depends on the combination of CIANA+PS attributes.
- We rely on systems with high integrity, availability, and confidentiality for accurate information and confidence in their reliability.
Confidentiality
- Confidentiality involves sharing secrets with others under a pledge of nondisclosure without permission or legal process.
- It is both a legal and ethical concept, related to privileged communications or information.
- Examples include doctor-patient or attorney-client relationships, where legal action cannot force disclosure of confidential information.
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