Information Technology Security Quiz
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What does security aim to achieve?

  • Protection from loss, damage, and unwanted change (correct)
  • Isolation from all potential dangers
  • Maximization of risk tolerance
  • Complete elimination of risk
  • Which area/layer of security focuses on safeguarding physical assets?

  • Physical security (correct)
  • Cyber security
  • Network security
  • Operations security
  • What does the CIA triangle stand for in the context of information security?

  • Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (correct)
  • Confidentiality, Inaccessibility, Authorization
  • Confidentiality, Integrity, Authentication
  • Confidentiality, Insecurity, Anonymity
  • Which is a key technology-focused protection mechanism in information security?

    <p>Firewalls and encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CNSS stand for in the context of security models?

    <p>Committee on National Security Systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Security Objectives

    • Security aims to achieve confidentiality, integrity, and availability of resources and data.

    Physical Security

    • Physical security focuses on safeguarding physical assets, such as hardware, facilities, and personnel.

    CIA Triangle

    • The CIA triangle stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, which are the three primary goals of information security.

    Protection Mechanisms

    • Firewalls are a key technology-focused protection mechanism in information security, used to control and monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

    Security Models

    • CNSS stands for Committee on National Security Systems, which is a United States government organization that sets standards and policies for national security systems.

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    Test your knowledge of Information Technology security with this quiz. Explore the concept of security in the context of storing and transporting information between business units. Learn about strategies for achieving security and protecting against risks.

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