Internet Security Essentials Quiz
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What is the main purpose of authentication in secure communication?

  • To confirm the identity of the sender and receiver (correct)
  • To ensure message confidentiality
  • To prevent unauthorized withholding of messages
  • To detect alterations in the message content
  • What is a vulnerability in the context of security?

  • An action that exploits a threat
  • A weakness that makes a threat possible (correct)
  • An occurrence, malicious or otherwise, that could harm an asset
  • Any potential occurrence that could harm an asset
  • Which security concept ensures that message content is accessed only by authorized users?

  • Non-Repudiation
  • Authentication
  • Confidentiality (correct)
  • Integrity
  • What is the main goal of ensuring the availability of services in a secure system?

    <p>To ensure that services are accessible to authorized users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of security, what is an attack?

    <p>An action that exploits a vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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