20 Questions
Which principle of information security focuses on ensuring that information is accurate and has not been tampered with?
Integrity
Which principle of information security focuses on making information easily accessible to authorized users?
Availability
Which principle of information security focuses on keeping information secret and protected from unauthorized access?
Confidentiality
Which principle of information security focuses on verifying the identity of users and ensuring they have the appropriate privileges?
Authentication
What is an example of an attack that targets the integrity of information?
Tampering with information to change it
What is an example of an attack that targets the availability of information?
DDoS attack
What is an example of an attack that targets the confidentiality of information?
Flooding a server with malicious traffic
Which principle of information security focuses on the reliability and uninterrupted access to information over time?
Availability
Why is availability important in information security?
To make information easily accessible to authorized users
Why is integrity important in information security?
To prevent unauthorized changes
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main principles of information security discussed in the text?
Authorization
What is the purpose of confidentiality in information security?
To prevent unauthorized access to information
Which term is used to describe the concept of allowing different levels of access to information based on importance?
Tiered levels of access
What is the purpose of integrity in information security?
To ensure information is up to date and accurate
Which principle of information security involves keeping information in a useful state and preventing unauthorized modification?
Integrity
What is the purpose of availability in information security?
To ensure information is accessible when needed
Which principle of information security involves ensuring that information is accessible when needed?
Availability
Which principle of information security involves preventing interception and modification of information?
Confidentiality
What is a severe breach of confidentiality in information security?
Unauthorized access to personal information
How can a company increase the integrity of information?
By maintaining a record of changes made by authorized users
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