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What are the types of attacks that threaten the integrity of data?
modification, masquerading, replaying, and repudiation
What is the goal of a denial of service (DoS) attack?
To slow down or totally interrupt the service of a system
What is the main purpose of security services?
To achieve security goals and prevent security attacks
What are the two prevalent techniques used to implement security goals?
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What is the meaning of the term 'cryptography'?
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What is the difference between symmetric-key cryptography and other types of cryptography?
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What is the definition of security?
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How many layers of security should a successful organization have?
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What are the two parts of physical design in an information security program?
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What is the primary function of a firewall in a network?
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What are the three main functions of a firewall?
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What is the purpose of an internet firewall?
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What is the primary goal of maintaining information confidentiality in an organization?
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What is the significance of integrity in information security?
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What is the importance of availability in information security?
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What are the two types of attacks that threaten the confidentiality of information?
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What would happen if a bank's customers could not access their accounts for transactions?
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What are the three goals of security in an organization?
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