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What is one primary purpose of data usage for businesses?
What is one primary purpose of data usage for businesses?
- Targeting advertisements and special offers (correct)
- Enhancing social media interactions
- Streamlining internal communication
- Conducting employee assessments
What is a common characteristic of clients using web-based services?
What is a common characteristic of clients using web-based services?
- They are often security experts
- They always use private networks
- They may be casual and untrained in security matters (correct)
- They frequently use secure passwords
What is a security challenge associated with web servers?
What is a security challenge associated with web servers?
- They require advanced authentication protocols
- They are completely immune to attacks
- They can be used to launch attacks on unrelated systems (correct)
- They are only vulnerable during maintenance
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a compromised web server?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a compromised web server?
Which term best describes the WWW in relation to communication?
Which term best describes the WWW in relation to communication?
What is an important aspect users should be aware of when engaging with web services?
What is an important aspect users should be aware of when engaging with web services?
What might be a primary motivator for businesses to use data besides targeting advertisements?
What might be a primary motivator for businesses to use data besides targeting advertisements?
Why are web servers considered vulnerable over the Internet?
Why are web servers considered vulnerable over the Internet?
What is a primary role of an auditor in the app testing process?
What is a primary role of an auditor in the app testing process?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of insufficient access management controls?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of insufficient access management controls?
What represents a failure in data breach response?
What represents a failure in data breach response?
Why is secure encryption important in network communications?
Why is secure encryption important in network communications?
What can lead to insufficient deletion of personal data?
What can lead to insufficient deletion of personal data?
What does the term 'non-transparent policies' refer to in the context of app security?
What does the term 'non-transparent policies' refer to in the context of app security?
What does inadequate security in apps most often result from?
What does inadequate security in apps most often result from?
Which of the following can cause data breaches or leaks?
Which of the following can cause data breaches or leaks?
What might contribute to vulnerabilities in legitimate mobile apps?
What might contribute to vulnerabilities in legitimate mobile apps?
Which of the following is a common cause of privacy and security threats in mobile applications?
Which of the following is a common cause of privacy and security threats in mobile applications?
Which of the following practices is NOT likely to enhance mobile app security?
Which of the following practices is NOT likely to enhance mobile app security?
What is the primary objective of the OWASP top 10 privacy risks project?
What is the primary objective of the OWASP top 10 privacy risks project?
What is a significant challenge related to mobile app privacy?
What is a significant challenge related to mobile app privacy?
What is one important factor for ensuring mobile application privacy?
What is one important factor for ensuring mobile application privacy?
What risk is associated with web application vulnerabilities?
What risk is associated with web application vulnerabilities?
What does user-side data leakage refer to?
What does user-side data leakage refer to?
Who is an administrator according to the app vetting process?
Who is an administrator according to the app vetting process?
What is a likely consequence of failing to vet an application properly?
What is a likely consequence of failing to vet an application properly?
In app vetting, what is a potential source of user data leakage?
In app vetting, what is a potential source of user data leakage?
What role does an organization have in relation to user data as a data owner?
What role does an organization have in relation to user data as a data owner?
What could result from effectively vetting an application?
What could result from effectively vetting an application?
What is the main role of data brokers in the online ecosystem?
What is the main role of data brokers in the online ecosystem?
What is one of the less obvious ways that personal information is collected from consumers?
What is one of the less obvious ways that personal information is collected from consumers?
Why do consumers generally have a limited understanding of the data collected about them?
Why do consumers generally have a limited understanding of the data collected about them?
What type of information can data brokers collect from public sources?
What type of information can data brokers collect from public sources?
For what primary purpose do data brokers typically create profiles of individuals?
For what primary purpose do data brokers typically create profiles of individuals?
Which of the following activities is NOT a means through which data collectors obtain personal information?
Which of the following activities is NOT a means through which data collectors obtain personal information?
What is a significant characteristic of data users in relation to data brokers?
What is a significant characteristic of data users in relation to data brokers?
What is a common concern regarding online privacy?
What is a common concern regarding online privacy?
Study Notes
Online Privacy Ecosystem
- Online privacy refers to privacy concerns related to user interaction with internet services through web servers and mobile apps.
- Data collectors gather information directly from customers, audience, or service users.
- Data brokers compile large amounts of data from various data collectors without direct contact with individuals.
- Data brokers repackage and sell collected information to data users without individual permission, typically for marketing purposes or fraud prevention.
Web Security and Privacy
- The World Wide Web is built on a client/server application model running over the Internet, posing several security challenges.
- Web servers are vulnerable to attacks over the Internet.
- Untrained users may be unaware of security risks and lack the tools or knowledge to protect themselves.
- A compromised web server can provide attackers with access to data and systems beyond the website itself.
- The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) identifies top privacy risks in web applications, categorized as vulnerabilities, user-side data leakage, and insecure communications.
App Vetting Process
- The app vetting process involves evaluation and approval or rejection of applications within an organization.
- The process begins with acquiring an app from a public or enterprise store or submission by an in-house or third-party developer.
- An administrator is responsible for deploying, maintaining, and securing organizational mobile devices, ensuring compliance with security requirements.
Mobile App Privacy Threats
- Legitimate mobile apps may be vulnerable to privacy and security threats due to poor development practices or underlying vulnerabilities in the mobile operating system.
- Potential threats include insufficient access management controls, insecure data storage, inadequate data breach response, lack of data deletion after use, non-transparent policies, and insecure network communications.
- Security reports and risk assessments are generated by automated and/or human analyzers to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
- Auditors inspect these reports and assessments to ensure compliance with organizational security requirements.
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Test your knowledge on the dynamics of online privacy and web security. This quiz covers topics such as data collection, data brokers, and the security risks associated with web servers. Understand how these elements interact in our digital world and learn about ways to protect yourself online.
