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What are the three components of the C.I.A. triad in information security?
What are the three components of the C.I.A. triad in information security?
- Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (correct)
- Confidentiality, Internet Security, Authorization
- Confidentiality, Integrity, Accessibility
- Confidentiality, Intrusion, Authentication
Which term refers to a protection profile or security posture in information security?
Which term refers to a protection profile or security posture in information security?
- Exposure
- Vulnerability
- Asset
- Control (correct)
What do we refer to as the subjects and objects of an attack in information security?
What do we refer to as the subjects and objects of an attack in information security?
- Threat event
- Threat source
- Risk
- Threat (correct)
Which term represents the possibility of a threat exploiting a vulnerability?
Which term represents the possibility of a threat exploiting a vulnerability?
In information security, what do we call a potential source of danger or harm?
In information security, what do we call a potential source of danger or harm?
What is the main focus of protecting Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability in information security?
What is the main focus of protecting Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability in information security?
What is the critical characteristic of information that ensures information is only accessible by those authorized to view it?
What is the critical characteristic of information that ensures information is only accessible by those authorized to view it?
In the context of an attack on a computer system, what does it mean when the computer is the subject of the attack?
In the context of an attack on a computer system, what does it mean when the computer is the subject of the attack?
Which characteristic of information refers to its correctness and reliability?
Which characteristic of information refers to its correctness and reliability?
What valuable quality does the authenticity of information aim to ensure?
What valuable quality does the authenticity of information aim to ensure?
What key concept determines the entity being attacked in a cybersecurity scenario?
What key concept determines the entity being attacked in a cybersecurity scenario?
Which characteristic of information security ensures that data is protected against unauthorized changes or alterations?
Which characteristic of information security ensures that data is protected against unauthorized changes or alterations?
What did Grampp and Morris identify as 'important handles to computer security'?
What did Grampp and Morris identify as 'important handles to computer security'?
In what year did Dennis Ritchie publish documents discussing secure user IDs and secure group IDs?
In what year did Dennis Ritchie publish documents discussing secure user IDs and secure group IDs?
Who developed the Simple Internet Protocol Plus (SIPP) Security protocols in 1992?
Who developed the Simple Internet Protocol Plus (SIPP) Security protocols in 1992?
What was the premise stated by Reeds and Weinberger in their publication 'File Security and the UNIX System Crypt Command'?
What was the premise stated by Reeds and Weinberger in their publication 'File Security and the UNIX System Crypt Command'?
Which document is also known as the Rainbow Series?
Which document is also known as the Rainbow Series?
According to Grampp and Morris, what is essential for increased security in computer systems?
According to Grampp and Morris, what is essential for increased security in computer systems?
What is the purpose of the Feasibility analysis phase in the system development life cycle?
What is the purpose of the Feasibility analysis phase in the system development life cycle?
Which phase involves creating supporting documentation for the system?
Which phase involves creating supporting documentation for the system?
When does the maintenance and change phase of the system life cycle occur?
When does the maintenance and change phase of the system life cycle occur?
What triggers the start of a new project according to the text?
What triggers the start of a new project according to the text?
In which phase are security objectives planned according to the text?
In which phase are security objectives planned according to the text?
What makes the Maintenance and Change phase unique in the system life cycle?
What makes the Maintenance and Change phase unique in the system life cycle?
What key security activities are highlighted in the NIST Approach for Development/Acquisition?
What key security activities are highlighted in the NIST Approach for Development/Acquisition?
In which phase of the System Development Life Cycle are security considerations specifically addressed as shown in Figure 1-14?
In which phase of the System Development Life Cycle are security considerations specifically addressed as shown in Figure 1-14?
What is one restriction placed on the duplication of the content mentioned in the text?
What is one restriction placed on the duplication of the content mentioned in the text?
Which document is referenced as a source for security considerations in the System Development Life Cycle?
Which document is referenced as a source for security considerations in the System Development Life Cycle?
What is a key aspect of the NIST Approach regarding security testing?
What is a key aspect of the NIST Approach regarding security testing?
What is a permitted use of the content according to the text?
What is a permitted use of the content according to the text?
