10 Questions
What are the goals of network security?
Protect confidentiality, Maintain integrity, Ensure availability
What are some common sources of vulnerabilities in network security?
Misconfigured hardware or software, Poor network design, Inherent technology weaknesses, End-user carelessness, Intentional end-user acts
Why is network security important for individuals, businesses, and governments?
To protect the information assets
What are the immediate benefits of the growing Internet?
Personal, government, and business applications continue to multiply on the Internet
What is the purpose of network security?
To protect assets.
How were networks typically designed in the past?
As closed networks, providing connectivity only to known parties and sites without connecting to public networks.
What technology was introduced to address the security risks posed by the Internet?
Firewall devices.
What balance is crucial to network security in the modern context?
Defining the balance between a closed and open network, and differentiating the good guys from the bad guys.
What drove the need for network security as LANs and personal computers became prevalent?
The Internet began to create untold numbers of security risks.
What did the use of extranets lead to in terms of network security?
The use of extranets led to businesses connecting internal and external business processes, creating security challenges.
This quiz covers the fundamentals of network security, including the importance of protecting information assets and the risks posed by network-based applications and services. It also addresses the potential impact of inadequate network security on individuals, businesses, and governments.
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