Cybersecurity Lesson 6: Data Security and Professional Practices
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What is the main concern of data security?

  • Preventing physical damage to property
  • Preventing unauthorized disclosure of information
  • Preventing unauthorized access to data (correct)
  • Maintaining the status quo

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

  • Confidentiality
  • Availability
  • Integrity (correct)
  • Physical security

What does availability in data security aim to prevent?

  • Unauthorized withholding of information (correct)
  • Unauthorized disclosure of information
  • Unauthorized modification of files
  • Unauthorized access to physical facilitates

What is the main focus of physical security?

<p>Preventing physical damage to property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is confidentiality important in data security?

<p>To prevent unauthorized disclosure of information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does integrity in data security include?

<p>Preventing unauthorized modification of files (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of physical security?

<p>To prevent access to a facility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of firewalls in information security?

<p>To isolate sensitive portions of an information system from the outside world (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ensuring integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which physical barrier can be used for securing a facility?

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

What is the purpose of deterrence in physical security?

<p>To scare intruders and create a defensive atmosphere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of electronic access controls?

<p>To authenticate users to an information system facility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of prevention in physical security mechanisms?

<p>To stop intruders from gaining access to the facility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To assume that intruders have succeeded or are in the process of gaining access (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of data security?

<p>Preventing unauthorized access to data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary focus of physical security?

<p>Preventing unauthorized access to physical facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is confidentiality important in data security?

<p>To prevent unauthorized access to data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>To create an atmosphere intended to scare intruders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are firewalls used in information security?

<p>To isolate the sensitive portions of an information system facility from the outside world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of physical security barriers?

<p>Preventing unauthorized physical access to a facility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of prevention in physical security mechanisms?

<p>To stop intruders from gaining access (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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