10 Questions
What is the purpose of a firewall in an information system facility?
To isolate sensitive portions of the facility from the outside world
Which type of firewall is considered complex and more advanced due to its combination of filter and proxy functions?
Stateful inspection
What is the primary function of cryptography in information security?
To protect the communications channel from sniffers
What is the main purpose of physical security barriers in a facility?
To hinder access to a protected resource
What is the purpose of authentication in information security controls?
To verify a user's identity with a string of characters
Which principle of security aims to prevent unauthorized access of information to third parties?
Confidentiality
What does physical security aim to prevent?
Unauthorized access to physical facilities
Which mechanism assumes the intruder has succeeded or is in the process of gaining access to the system?
Detection
What does information system security involve the prevention of?
Access to information by encryption
Which principle of security aims to prevent unauthorized modification of files and maintain the status quo?
Integrity
Test your knowledge of security principles in information technology, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Learn about preventing unauthorized access, use, alteration, and theft of information and property.
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