Cybersecurity Lesson 6: Data Security and Professional Practices
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is confidentiality important in data security?

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

    What aspect does integrity in data security include?

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

    What is the primary purpose of physical security?

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

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

    <p>Cryptography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physical barrier can be used for securing a facility?

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

    What is the main objective of data security?

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

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

    <p>Integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of physical security?

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

    Why is confidentiality important in data security?

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

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

    <p>Confidentiality</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of physical security barriers?

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

    What is the purpose of prevention in physical security mechanisms?

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

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