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What is the definition of information security according to Jim Anderson?
What is the definition of information security according to Jim Anderson?
- A strict set of rules to prevent unauthorized access to information
- A well-informed sense of assurance that information risks and controls are in balance (correct)
- A comprehensive network security protocol
- An advanced encryption system to protect sensitive data
When did computer security begin?
When did computer security begin?
- In the early 2000s
- During the 1960s
- After the development of modern computers
- Immediately after the first mainframes were developed (correct)
What was the focus of the Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) in the 1960s?
What was the focus of the Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) in the 1960s?
- Developing advanced encryption algorithms
- Enhancing physical security measures
- Examining the feasibility of a redundant networked communications (correct)
- Creating secure operating systems
What was the initial purpose of groups developing code-breaking computations during World War II?
What was the initial purpose of groups developing code-breaking computations during World War II?
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What were the primary controls needed to defend against in the early stages of computer security?
What were the primary controls needed to defend against in the early stages of computer security?
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