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What is a common gateway interface (CGI) and what security threat does it pose?
A CGI implements the transfer of information from a web-server to another program, and if misused, it can present a security threat by allowing access to system resources.
How can defective or malicious CGIs impact a system?
Defective or malicious CGIs with free access to system resources can disable the system, delete files, or access confidential customer information.
What is one of the simplest attacks against a password-based system?
Guessing passwords.
What is required for an attacker to successfully guess passwords in a system?
Access to the complement, the complementation functions, and the authentication functions.
What is authentication in the context of e-commerce security requirements?
Authentication ensures that an electronic communication genuinely comes from the claimed source.
Learn about the ten security domains outlined in ISO 17799 and the corresponding security objectives and controls associated with each domain. Explore the management measures, guidelines, procedures, tools, and techniques recommended to meet security objectives within an organization.
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