Network Security Overview

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What is a vulnerability in the context of system security?

The loss of integrity, confidentiality, or availability of system resources
A flaw or weakness in a system’s design, implementation, or operation and management (correct)
A threat carried out by an attacker
The potential harm to an asset

What do attacks in the context of system security involve?

Passive actions that do not affect system resources
Loss of integrity, confidentiality, or availability of system resources
Threats carried out by threat agents
Attempts to alter system resources or affect their operation (correct)

In what way are vulnerabilities different from threats?

Vulnerabilities involve loss of integrity, confidentiality, or availability of system resources, while threats involve potential harm to an asset
Vulnerabilities are weaknesses in a system's design, while threats represent potential security harm to an asset (correct)
Vulnerabilities are carried out by attackers, while threats are flaws in a system's implementation
Vulnerabilities are passive actions, while threats are active attempts to alter system resources

What is the battle of wits in the context of system security?

<p>The ongoing struggle between attackers and administrators involving regular monitoring and counter-intuitive procedures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers