IT 323 IAS 11 Chapter 1: What is Security?

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What is the main idea behind the 'Security artisan' concept?

  • Security begins and ends with people interacting with systems.
  • There are hard and fast rules for implementing security.
  • Dealing with technology designed to operate at high levels of performance.
  • Individuals perceive systems technologists differently. (correct)

Which chapter discusses 'Security as Science'?

  • IT 323 IAS 43 (correct)
  • IT 323 IAS 44
  • IT 323 IAS 42
  • IT 323 IAS 45

According to 'Security as Art,' what is a characteristic of security implementation?

  • Security administrators can eliminate all faults.
  • No manual exists for implementing security. (correct)
  • Developers are usually rushed when implementing security.
  • Every fault in a system is due to specific hardware issues.

In the context of 'Security as Science,' what causes most actions in computer systems?

<p>Specific conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does 'Security as a Social Science' emphasize?

<p>Behaviour of individuals interacting with systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role mentioned for security administrators?

<p>Creating more acceptable security profiles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components of the C.I.A. triangle in information security?

<p>Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the critical characteristics of information?

<p>Authentication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In information security, what is considered as an active tool that can conduct an attack?

<p>Threat Agent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key concept in information security that refers to a condition of being unprotected against a potential threat?

<p>Vulnerability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal when balancing information security and access?

<p>Striking a balance between protection and availability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to information security implementation involves grassroots efforts with systems administrators driving the process?

<p>Bottom-Up Approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which methodology provides a formal approach to problem-solving and is used for the design and implementation of information systems?

<p>Waterfall Methodology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) refer to in information security?

<p>Methodology for design and implementation of information system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of information security, what does SDLC stand for?

<p>Systems Development Life Cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three critical characteristics of information that are often referred to as the C.I.A. triangle?

<p>Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor considered during the Logical Design phase of information security projects?

<p>Business need (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Physical Design phase, what is evaluated to support the alternatives identified in the Logical Design?

<p>Security technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of the project life cycle is the entire solution presented to end-user representatives for approval?

<p>Implementation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role is primarily responsible for advising senior executives on strategic planning regarding information security?

<p>Chief Information Officer (CIO) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the storage, maintenance, and protection of information in an organization?

<p>Data custodian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a group of individuals united by similar interests/values within an organization referred to as?

<p>Communities of Interest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the project life cycle are incident response actions like continuity planning and disaster recovery planned?

<p>Logical Design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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