Network Vulnerabilities Quiz

System vulnerabilities are weaknesses in the software or hardware on a server or client that can be exploited by an intruder to gain access to or shut down a network.

Donald Pipkin defines system vulnerability as a condition, weakness, or absence of security procedures or controls that could be exploited by a threat.

Some frequently mentioned sources of security vulnerability problems in computer networks are design flaws, poor security management, incorrect implementation, internet technology vulnerability, the nature of intruder activity, the difficulty of fixing vulnerable systems, the limits of effectiveness of reactive solutions, and social engineering.

<p>Design flaws in a computer system refer to the weaknesses or faults in the hardware or software components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two major components of a computer system are hardware and software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>System Vulnerabilities = Weaknesses in the software or hardware on a server or a client that can be exploited by an intruder Donald Pipkin's definition of system vulnerability = A condition, a weakness of or an absence of security procedure, or technical, physical, or other controls that could be exploited by a threat Design Flaws = Components of a computer system, hardware and software, that often have vulnerabilities Poor Security Management = A frequently mentioned source of security vulnerability problems in computer networks Social Engineering = A method that could be used to exploit system vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Design Flaws = Weaknesses in the hardware and software components of a system Poor Security Management = Inadequate protection measures leading to vulnerabilities Incorrect Implementation = Faulty deployment of a system leading to vulnerabilities Internet Technology Vulnerability = Weaknesses inherent in online systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Nature of Intruder Activity = The behaviors and methods used by unauthorized users to exploit a system The Difficulty of Fixing Vulnerable Systems = The challenges involved in repairing and securing a compromised system The Limits of Effectiveness of Reactive Solutions = The shortcomings of measures taken after a security breach has already occurred Social Engineering = The manipulation of individuals to breach security protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Design Flaws = Weaknesses in the hardware and software components of a computer system Poor Security Management = Inadequate measures leading to security vulnerability in computer networks Incorrect Implementation = Faulty deployment of systems leading to security vulnerabilities Social Engineering = A method used by intruders to exploit system vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Donald Pipkin's Definition of System Vulnerability = A condition or absence of security procedures that could be exploited by a threat Design Flaws = Weaknesses in the hardware and software components of a computer system Poor Security Management = A source of security vulnerability problems in computer networks Social Engineering = A method that could be used to exploit system vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers