Cybersecurity Lesson 6: Data Security and Professional Practices

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What is the main concern of data security?

Preventing unauthorized access to data

Which element of data security aims to maintain the status quo?

Integrity

What does availability in data security aim to prevent?

Unauthorized withholding of information

What is the main focus of physical security?

Preventing physical damage to property

Why is confidentiality important in data security?

To prevent unauthorized disclosure of information

What aspect does integrity in data security include?

Preventing unauthorized modification of files

What is the primary purpose of physical security?

To prevent access to a facility

Which mechanism assumes that an intruder has succeeded or is in the process of gaining access to the system?

Detection

What is the purpose of firewalls in information security?

To isolate sensitive portions of an information system from the outside world

What is the responsibility of every individual user in ensuring system security?

Ensuring integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information

What forms the basis for all secure transmission in information security?

Cryptography

Which physical barrier can be used for securing a facility?

Brick walls

What is the purpose of deterrence in physical security?

To scare intruders and create a defensive atmosphere

What is the primary purpose of electronic access controls?

To authenticate users to an information system facility

What is the objective of prevention in physical security mechanisms?

To stop intruders from gaining access to the facility

What is the purpose of detection as a mechanism in physical security?

To assume that intruders have succeeded or are in the process of gaining access

What is the main objective of data security?

Preventing unauthorized access to data

Which element of data security aims to maintain the status quo of information?

Integrity

What is the primary focus of physical security?

Preventing unauthorized access to physical facilities

Why is confidentiality important in data security?

To prevent unauthorized access to data

Which mechanism assumes that an intruder has succeeded or is in the process of gaining access to the system?

Detection

What forms the basis for all secure transmission in information security?

Confidentiality

What is the primary objective of deterrence in physical security mechanisms?

To create an atmosphere intended to scare intruders

Why are firewalls used in information security?

To isolate the sensitive portions of an information system facility from the outside world

What is the main concern of physical security barriers?

Preventing unauthorized physical access to a facility

Which mechanism assumes the intruder has succeeded or is in the process of gaining access to the system?

Detection

What is the purpose of prevention in physical security mechanisms?

To stop intruders from gaining access

Test your knowledge on data security, professional practices, and general security measures in the cyberspace with this quiz based on the content from Lesson 6 of CS203: Social Issues and Professional Practices by L. Agbulos.

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