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What is the foundation of IT/IS security?
The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
Which of the following are components of the CIA Triad? (Select all that apply)
What does Information Security encompass?
All our information, including paper documents, voice information, and knowledge.
What is the main purpose of IT Security?
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What aspect of technology does Cybersecurity specifically address?
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Which of the following is a method used to ensure data confidentiality? (Select all that apply)
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Integrity refers to how we protect against unauthorized changes to data.
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What is the role of availability in the CIA Triad?
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What are some threats to data confidentiality? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Introduction to Domain 1
- Domain 1 establishes the foundational concepts for all subsequent knowledge domains.
- Key topics include differences between Information Security, IT Security, Cybersecurity, the CIA triad, IAAA, Privacy, Risk Management, Access Control, Governance, Laws, Regulations, and ISC2 Ethics.
Information Security, IT Security, and Cybersecurity
- Information Security encompasses all forms of information, including paper documents, voice, and personal knowledge.
- IT Security focuses on hardware and software, including computers, servers, networks, and data processing.
- Cybersecurity pertains specifically to IT Security elements that are accessible via the internet.
The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
- The CIA Triad is fundamental to IT and Information Security.
- Confidentiality: Protecting data from unauthorized access, ensuring secrets remain confidential.
- Integrity: Safeguarding data and systems from unauthorized modifications, ensuring data authenticity.
- Availability: Ensuring authorized users can access required data when needed.
Security Measures Supporting the CIA Triad
- Use of encryption for securing data at rest (e.g., AES256) and secure transport protocols for data in motion (e.g., SSL, TLS, IPSEC).
- Implement best practices for data in use: maintain a clean desk, protect against shoulder surfing, utilize screen view angle protectors, and enforce PC locking protocols.
- Strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and principles of least privilege and need-to-know for access control.
Threats to Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
- Threats include cryptanalysis aimed at breaking encryption, social engineering tactics, key loggers (both software and hardware), and physical surveillance.
- The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) devices presents additional security risks, potentially serving as backdoors into secure systems.
IAAA (Identification and Authentication, Authorization and Accountability)
- IAAA outlines the process of establishing user identities, verifying credentials, granting access rights, and ensuring accountability for actions taken within a system.
Privacy
- Privacy considerations ensure that personal and sensitive information is properly managed and protected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Risk Management
- Systematic identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks, followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events.
Access Control Categories and Types
- Access control measures can be categorized into various types such as discretionary access control (DAC), mandatory access control (MAC), and role-based access control (RBAC), each with unique frameworks for regulating user access.
Ethics in Information Security
- ISC2 ethics includes a code of professional conduct stressing the importance of integrity, accountability, and continual improvement in the realm of information security.
Governance vs. Management
- Governance refers to the overall framework for establishing policies and how they are implemented, while management focuses on the day-to-day operations and execution of these policies.
Laws and Regulations
- Awareness of relevant laws and regulations such as GDPR, which governs data protection and privacy within the European Union, is crucial for compliance and effective governance.
Information Security Governance
- Values, vision, mission, and strategic planning are integral to the governance of information security, aligning security practices with organizational goals.
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Description
This quiz covers fundamental concepts in cybersecurity, focusing on the differences between information security, IT security, and cybersecurity. Additionally, it delves into the CIA Triad, which comprises Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Engage with key principles that form the foundation of effective cybersecurity practices.
