18 Questions
What is the primary goal of cryptography in applications?
To ensure the confidentiality and integrity of user data
What is the estimated number of identity theft cases in the United States of America per year?
Over 10 million cases
What is the primary risk of using public Wi-Fi networks?
Data leakage and information theft
What is the definition of privacy according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary?
The quality or state of being apart from company or observation
What is the main motivator for taking care of internet privacy?
To protect personal information from cybercriminals
What is the primary purpose of cybersecurity measures?
To prevent unauthorized access to personal information
What is a primary reason for the increase in data breaches?
Increased convenience over security
What is a common consequence of a data breach?
Information fraud and identity theft
What is a major weakness that can lead to a data breach?
User behavior
What is the primary goal of security measures in digital devices?
To protect important files from unauthorized code and data breaches
What is the primary goal of reconciling contradictions in the nodal architecture of policing?
To improve the effectiveness and legitimacy of policing
What is a common characteristic of devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector?
Increasingly valuing convenience over security
What is spyware, and how does it typically infect devices?
A program that steals information and changes user data, often installed through unauthorized software downloads or pop-up ads
What is the purpose of auditing in security applications?
To track and record the execution of the application, detecting suspicious activity
Who can be at risk of a data breach?
Anyone, including individuals, enterprises, and governments
What is the main purpose of authentication in security applications?
To ensure only authorized users can access sensitive information
What is the purpose of authorization in security applications?
To ensure only authorized users can change, edit, and read sensitive information
What is a common way for spyware to infect devices?
Through freeware and shareware downloads
This quiz explores the relationships between the police, surveillance, and data breaches, including the reconstitution of a neo-Peelian paradigm and its challenges. It also defines what constitutes a data breach and its impact on confidentiality.
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