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What does information systems security affect?
What does information systems security affect?
People and businesses
Which of the following are key concepts in information systems security? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are key concepts in information systems security? (Select all that apply)
The Internet is a worldwide network with approximately 5 million users.
The Internet is a worldwide network with approximately 5 million users.
False
What is a significant risk related to data breaches?
What is a significant risk related to data breaches?
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What does IoT stand for?
What does IoT stand for?
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What are the three main elements of risk in cybersecurity?
What are the three main elements of risk in cybersecurity?
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What is the definition of information systems security?
What is the definition of information systems security?
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Study Notes
Information Systems Security
- Objective: to protect information systems and data stored in them
- Internet: a global network with an estimated 5 billion users, linking governments, businesses, and organizations.
- World Wide Web (WWW): a system defining how documents and resources are related across a network of computers.
- Data Breaches: High-profile incidents like the First American Financial Corporation breach in 2019 affected 885 million users, exposing sensitive personal financial data.
- FireEye Hack in 2020: Hackers stole penetration testing tools, posing a risk of malicious attacks on businesses.
- Internet of Things (IoT): The increasing interconnection of personal devices, home appliances, and vehicles to the internet creates new vulnerabilities for cyberattacks and increases the potential for data theft.
- Cybersecurity: Crucial for safeguarding national security and protecting organizational information assets and sensitive data.
Risks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
- Risk: The potential exposure to events that could impact assets.
- Threat: Any action, natural or human-made, that could harm an asset.
- Vulnerability: A weakness that allows a threat to exploit an asset.
Confidentiality (1 of 2)
- Confidential information includes:
- Trade secrets
- Customer data
- Financial information
- Proprietary information
- Confidentiality: Protecting this information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
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This quiz covers essential concepts of information systems security, highlighting the importance of protecting data and vulnerabilities in today's interconnected world. It discusses key incidents, including high-profile data breaches and the rise of IoT security challenges. Test your knowledge on how cybersecurity plays a crucial role in national security and the protection of sensitive information.
