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What does information security primarily protect against?
What does information security primarily protect against?
Which component is NOT part of the CIA security triad?
Which component is NOT part of the CIA security triad?
What is the primary goal of physical security?
What is the primary goal of physical security?
Which of the following best defines security in the context of information security?
Which of the following best defines security in the context of information security?
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What type of security is focused on protecting information assets during transmission?
What type of security is focused on protecting information assets during transmission?
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Which of the following is a benefit of understanding cybersecurity threats?
Which of the following is a benefit of understanding cybersecurity threats?
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What is the focus of incident response strategies?
What is the focus of incident response strategies?
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Which layer of security protects the details of individuals authorized to access operations?
Which layer of security protects the details of individuals authorized to access operations?
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What type of attack involves the possible loss or corruption of data?
What type of attack involves the possible loss or corruption of data?
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What does a configuration file typically manage?
What does a configuration file typically manage?
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What is commonly referred to as spoofing?
What is commonly referred to as spoofing?
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What can a modification attack affect in a database?
What can a modification attack affect in a database?
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Which type of attack tries to make a service unavailable to legitimate users?
Which type of attack tries to make a service unavailable to legitimate users?
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What do threats in cybersecurity typically refer to?
What do threats in cybersecurity typically refer to?
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What can be used as a method for propagating malware?
What can be used as a method for propagating malware?
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What could an alteration in a configuration file lead to regarding encrypted connections?
What could an alteration in a configuration file lead to regarding encrypted connections?
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What type of attack is characterized by unauthorized access to data, applications, or environments?
What type of attack is characterized by unauthorized access to data, applications, or environments?
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Which attack type causes assets to become unusable or unavailable for a temporary or permanent basis?
Which attack type causes assets to become unusable or unavailable for a temporary or permanent basis?
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Which type of attack entails tampering with assets, such as modifying data within a file?
Which type of attack entails tampering with assets, such as modifying data within a file?
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A DoS attack on a mail server primarily affects which aspect of security?
A DoS attack on a mail server primarily affects which aspect of security?
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What distinguishes a fabrication attack from other types of attacks?
What distinguishes a fabrication attack from other types of attacks?
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Which type of attack could also be considered an availability attack if it involves unauthorized data access?
Which type of attack could also be considered an availability attack if it involves unauthorized data access?
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In the case of eavesdropping on phone conversations, which type of attack is being described?
In the case of eavesdropping on phone conversations, which type of attack is being described?
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What can be a result of unauthorized file viewing in terms of security attack type?
What can be a result of unauthorized file viewing in terms of security attack type?
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What is the primary purpose of understanding information as an asset?
What is the primary purpose of understanding information as an asset?
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Which of the following best describes 'Integrity' in the context of information security?
Which of the following best describes 'Integrity' in the context of information security?
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What does 'Confidentiality' primarily refer to?
What does 'Confidentiality' primarily refer to?
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Which of the following is not a component of the CIA triad?
Which of the following is not a component of the CIA triad?
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What type of asset does 'software' refer to in the context of information security?
What type of asset does 'software' refer to in the context of information security?
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Which of the following could lead to a loss of availability of information?
Which of the following could lead to a loss of availability of information?
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How can organizations ensure the integrity of their data?
How can organizations ensure the integrity of their data?
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What is a critical aspect of maintaining data availability?
What is a critical aspect of maintaining data availability?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Information Security (INF 203)
- Course content covers information security basics, the CIA Security Triad, attacks, and threats/vulnerabilities/risk.
- Information security is freedom from or resilience against potential harm caused by others.
- Information security protects information and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or distraction to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. NIST defines this.
- Successful organizations utilize multiple layers of security:
- Physical security: Protects physical items, objects, or areas from unauthorized access and misuse.
- Communications security: Protects communication media, technology, and content.
- Network security: Protects network components, connections, and content.
- Personnel security: Protects authorized individuals who have access to the organization and its operations.
- Information security: Protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets regardless of transmission, processing, or storage methods.
- Components of information security include:
- Information security
- Network security
- Management of information security
- Policy
- Computer & data security
- Types of information assets: Pure information, Physical assets, and Software
- The CIA triad comprises: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
- Confidentiality protects data from unauthorized access.
- Integrity ensures data accuracy and reliability.
- Availability ensures data access when needed.
- Potential attacks include: Interception, Interruption, Modification, and Fabrication.
- Threats are potential harms.
- Vulnerabilities are weaknesses that threats can exploit.
- Risk is the likelihood of a threat causing harm through a vulnerability.
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Test your knowledge on the foundational concepts of information security, including the CIA Security Triad, various types of security, and the importance of protecting information. This quiz covers basic terminology and principles necessary for understanding how organizations manage security risks. Gain insights into protecting against unauthorized access and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.
