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What is the main benefit of using isolation in systems?
What is the main benefit of using isolation in systems?
How does encapsulation contribute to security in programming?
How does encapsulation contribute to security in programming?
What does the principle of modularity aim to achieve in software design?
What does the principle of modularity aim to achieve in software design?
What does simplicity of design focus on in secure systems?
What does simplicity of design focus on in secure systems?
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What does the open design principle promote?
What does the open design principle promote?
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Which principle would best prevent a single individual from abusing system privileges?
Which principle would best prevent a single individual from abusing system privileges?
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What is NOT a goal of the encapsulation principle?
What is NOT a goal of the encapsulation principle?
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In which way does isolation provide a security advantage?
In which way does isolation provide a security advantage?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of simplicity of design?
Which of the following is a characteristic of simplicity of design?
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How can modularity enhance security in systems?
How can modularity enhance security in systems?
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What is the primary challenge involved in balancing security and usability in IT?
What is the primary challenge involved in balancing security and usability in IT?
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Why might users disable or avoid using two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Why might users disable or avoid using two-factor authentication (2FA)?
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What defines a trust relationship in IT?
What defines a trust relationship in IT?
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What is one benefit of establishing a trust relationship between domains?
What is one benefit of establishing a trust relationship between domains?
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What is the main benefit of ensuring a system provides depth in defense?
What is the main benefit of ensuring a system provides depth in defense?
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How does poor usability impact a security system?
How does poor usability impact a security system?
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What is meant by 'Fail-Safe Defaults' in system design?
What is meant by 'Fail-Safe Defaults' in system design?
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What constitutes a secure user-device interaction?
What constitutes a secure user-device interaction?
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How does the principle of 'Least Astonishment' contribute to system security?
How does the principle of 'Least Astonishment' contribute to system security?
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Which factor is critical in the design of effective security measures?
Which factor is critical in the design of effective security measures?
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What is an example of a poor design choice in security systems?
What is an example of a poor design choice in security systems?
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What does minimizing the 'Trust Surface' in an IT ecosystem achieve?
What does minimizing the 'Trust Surface' in an IT ecosystem achieve?
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What role does simplicity play in secure system design?
What role does simplicity play in secure system design?
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What is the main focus of secure design principles?
What is the main focus of secure design principles?
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Why is usability an essential aspect of secure design?
Why is usability an essential aspect of secure design?
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Which aspect is often overlooked in security system designs?
Which aspect is often overlooked in security system designs?
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Which of the following best describes 'Encapsulation' in system design?
Which of the following best describes 'Encapsulation' in system design?
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What does the principle of 'Open Design' advocate in system architecture?
What does the principle of 'Open Design' advocate in system architecture?
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How does 'Simplicity of Design' contribute to security?
How does 'Simplicity of Design' contribute to security?
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What is a core benefit of modularity in system design?
What is a core benefit of modularity in system design?
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What is the primary benefit of modular design in software applications?
What is the primary benefit of modular design in software applications?
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How does the principle of 'Simplicity of Design' affect security?
How does the principle of 'Simplicity of Design' affect security?
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Complete mediation ensures what in a security system?
Complete mediation ensures what in a security system?
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What advantage does 'Minimization of Implementation' offer?
What advantage does 'Minimization of Implementation' offer?
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In the context of layering and defense-in-depth, what is a key feature?
In the context of layering and defense-in-depth, what is a key feature?
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What is a potential drawback of complex system designs?
What is a potential drawback of complex system designs?
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Which of the following best describes 'Encapsulation' in a software context?
Which of the following best describes 'Encapsulation' in a software context?
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Which principle helps to ensure that individual modules in a software application can be updated without affecting others?
Which principle helps to ensure that individual modules in a software application can be updated without affecting others?
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Why is testing important in the context of simplicity of design?
Why is testing important in the context of simplicity of design?
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Separation of Duties allows a single user to have multiple privileges to effectively manage the system.
Separation of Duties allows a single user to have multiple privileges to effectively manage the system.
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Layering and Defense-in-Depth is a strategy that strengthens security by using multiple layers of defenses.
Layering and Defense-in-Depth is a strategy that strengthens security by using multiple layers of defenses.
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Fail Safe Defaults means that the system will grant maximum privileges to users by default.
Fail Safe Defaults means that the system will grant maximum privileges to users by default.
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The principle of Least Astonishment dictates that a system's behaviour should not surprise the users.
The principle of Least Astonishment dictates that a system's behaviour should not surprise the users.
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Minimizing the Trust Surface involves increasing the number of areas where trust is required in a system.
Minimizing the Trust Surface involves increasing the number of areas where trust is required in a system.
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In Layering and Defense-in-Depth, if one layer is compromised, the next layer will provide ongoing protection.
In Layering and Defense-in-Depth, if one layer is compromised, the next layer will provide ongoing protection.
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The principle of Fail Secure ensures that a system continues to operate even during a failure.
The principle of Fail Secure ensures that a system continues to operate even during a failure.
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Least Astonishment is primarily concerned with user experience and not with security.
Least Astonishment is primarily concerned with user experience and not with security.
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Separation of Duties can help prevent fraud by dividing tasks among different individuals.
Separation of Duties can help prevent fraud by dividing tasks among different individuals.
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A smaller Trust Surface generally results in a more susceptible system to attacks.
A smaller Trust Surface generally results in a more susceptible system to attacks.
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Layering and defense-in-depth allows attackers to compromise a system without overcoming multiple barriers.
Layering and defense-in-depth allows attackers to compromise a system without overcoming multiple barriers.
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Fail-Safe Defaults require that systems grant access by default unless explicitly denied.
Fail-Safe Defaults require that systems grant access by default unless explicitly denied.
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The principle of Least Astonishment aims to create unpredictable user interactions with a system.
The principle of Least Astonishment aims to create unpredictable user interactions with a system.
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Minimizing the Trust Surface increases the number of components that need to be trusted, thereby enhancing security.
Minimizing the Trust Surface increases the number of components that need to be trusted, thereby enhancing security.
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The concept of Fail Secure ensures that a system exposes resources to unauthorized users during a failure.
The concept of Fail Secure ensures that a system exposes resources to unauthorized users during a failure.
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A system following Secure Design principles is likely to demonstrate a commitment to minimizing vulnerabilities.
A system following Secure Design principles is likely to demonstrate a commitment to minimizing vulnerabilities.
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In the context of usability, systems should be designed in a complex manner to prevent user misunderstanding.
In the context of usability, systems should be designed in a complex manner to prevent user misunderstanding.
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Defensive measures such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems contribute to the depth of defense in security.
Defensive measures such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems contribute to the depth of defense in security.
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Fail-Safe Defaults are not important because systems can recover from unauthorized access automatically.
Fail-Safe Defaults are not important because systems can recover from unauthorized access automatically.
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Reducing the Trust Surface can lead to a more manageable security architecture by minimizing potential vulnerabilities.
Reducing the Trust Surface can lead to a more manageable security architecture by minimizing potential vulnerabilities.
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Separation of Duties is not a principle that enhances security by dividing tasks among multiple users.
Separation of Duties is not a principle that enhances security by dividing tasks among multiple users.
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Layering and Defense-in-Depth ensures that if one layer of security is compromised, other layers provide additional protection.
Layering and Defense-in-Depth ensures that if one layer of security is compromised, other layers provide additional protection.
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Fail Safe Defaults refers to setting security measures that deny access unless explicitly granted.
Fail Safe Defaults refers to setting security measures that deny access unless explicitly granted.
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The Least Astonishment principle suggests that systems should operate in unpredictable ways to enhance security.
The Least Astonishment principle suggests that systems should operate in unpredictable ways to enhance security.
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Minimizing the Trust Surface in a system reduces the number of points that can be attacked, thereby enhancing security.
Minimizing the Trust Surface in a system reduces the number of points that can be attacked, thereby enhancing security.
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Fail Secure ensures that if a system encounters an error, it operates in a secure mode limiting access.
Fail Secure ensures that if a system encounters an error, it operates in a secure mode limiting access.
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The defense-in-depth strategy incorporates multiple security layers to counteract physical attacks only.
The defense-in-depth strategy incorporates multiple security layers to counteract physical attacks only.
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Separation of Duties does not typically reduce the risk of insider threats.
Separation of Duties does not typically reduce the risk of insider threats.
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Layering security measures creates redundancy, making a system more robust against breaches.
Layering security measures creates redundancy, making a system more robust against breaches.
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The primary aim of Fail Safe Defaults is to allow maximum access to users unless restrictions are applied.
The primary aim of Fail Safe Defaults is to allow maximum access to users unless restrictions are applied.
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Separation of duties is an essential principle in IT security that prevents one individual from having too much control over any single action.
Separation of duties is an essential principle in IT security that prevents one individual from having too much control over any single action.
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Layering and defense-in-depth strategies aim to rely solely on a single security measure to protect sensitive information.
Layering and defense-in-depth strategies aim to rely solely on a single security measure to protect sensitive information.
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Fail safe defaults ensure that a system operates in a secure manner by default when a failure occurs.
Fail safe defaults ensure that a system operates in a secure manner by default when a failure occurs.
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The principle of least astonishment dictates that system behavior should be surprising to users in order to improve security.
The principle of least astonishment dictates that system behavior should be surprising to users in order to improve security.
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Minimizing the trust surface in an IT ecosystem involves reducing the number of trusted interactions to improve security.
Minimizing the trust surface in an IT ecosystem involves reducing the number of trusted interactions to improve security.
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A failed authentication process in a secure system should automatically grant access to users based on their previous successful logins.
A failed authentication process in a secure system should automatically grant access to users based on their previous successful logins.
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Fail secure systems prioritize preserving functionality over security when a failure occurs.
Fail secure systems prioritize preserving functionality over security when a failure occurs.
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The principle of least astonishment is disrupted when users encounter unexpected behaviors in a system, thereby increasing security risks.
The principle of least astonishment is disrupted when users encounter unexpected behaviors in a system, thereby increasing security risks.
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Effective separation of duties can lead to a lack of accountability in IT security processes.
Effective separation of duties can lead to a lack of accountability in IT security processes.
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Study Notes
Secure-by-Design Principles
- Secure-by-design principles provide a framework for creating secure systems.
- These guidelines help designers and developers consider security throughout the design process.
- Creating systems that protect against attacks is the objective.
Agenda
- Fundamentals and Importance of Secure Design for Programs and Systems
- Separation of Duties
- Isolation
- Encapsulation
- Modularity
- Simplicity of Design (Economy of mechanism)
- Minimization of Implementation (Least common mechanism)
- Open Design
- Complete Mediation
- Layering and Defense-in-Depth
- Fail Safe Defaults and Fail Secure
- Least Astonishment
- Minimize Trust Surface
- Secure Design and Usability
- Trust Relationships
Fundamental Security Design Principles
- These guidelines provide a framework for secure systems.
Separation of Duties
- No user should have enough privileges to misuse the system.
- SOD makes unauthorized system access, modification, or deletion more difficult.
- It prevents both internal and external abuses.
- Breaking down tasks into steps and assigning them to multiple people is one approach.
Isolation
- Components of a system remain separate, interacting only through defined methods.
- Isolation prevents security breaches in one component from spreading.
- Virtual machines on the same physical host are an example.
Encapsulation
- Objects encapsulate data and operations. This hides internal state via interfaces.
- Encapsulation's benefit is the ability to change internal structure without affecting other parts.
- An object's data isn't directly accessible; methods act as access points.
Modularity
- Software is divided into separate modules developed independently but operate cohesively.
- Modularity improves maintainability, comprehensibility, and enables secure updates.
- Independent development and securing of each module is useful.
Simplicity of Design
- Systems should be as simple and small as possible.
- Fewer security flaws are a result of simplicity.
- Easier to test and verify security properties in simple systems.
- Fewer lines of code and complex protocols are better.
Minimization of Implementation
- Sharing of functions/mechanisms is minimized and shared among different users.
- Mutual security is enabled.
- Reduces the likelihood of a breach affecting all users.
- Individual user sessions, not shared ones, are better.
Open Design
- A system's security should not rely on the secrecy of its design or implementation.
- Design should be testable and transparent.
- Widespread expert review can lead to flaw identification and correction.
- Open standards like AES or TLS are examples; encryption algorithms are typically open for public review, but not keys.
Complete Mediation
- Every access to a system's resources must be checked for authority.
- All actions need security enforcement every time.
- Prevents unauthorized access, leaving no vulnerabilities.
- File systems checking permissions every time a file is accessed is an example.
Layering and Defense-in-Depth
- Security is implemented in overlapping layers.
- Defense-in-depth protects even when a single layer fails.
- Networks with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anti-malware technologies are examples.
Fail-Safe Defaults
- The default system state is secure in the event of failure.
- Access is denied by default; explicit permission is needed.
- Protects against accidental exposure of resources to unauthorized users.
- Firewalls are one example: blocking all traffic by default, allowing only what's explicitly allowed.
Least Astonishment
- Users must not be surprised by system behavior.
- User actions' system responses need to be consistent and predictable.
- Predictable systems are less vulnerable to misuse (both intentional and accidental).
- User interface consistency is key.
Minimize Trust Surface
- The "attack surface" in cybersecurity is reduced by minimizing trust surface.
- It represents the volume of trusted components, systems, data, and interactions within an IT ecosystem.
- Every component of a system should be vetted for its trust.
- Reduces potential areas for attackers.
- Fewer open ports in a firewall helps to minimize trust surface.
Secure Design and Usability
- Security by design is a method of creating software systems with no vulnerabilities.
- Continuous testing, authentication safeguards, and best practices are part of this.
- Maintaining customer trust requires demonstration of processes focusing on protecting the delivery of their products
- Designing systems that are easy for people to use and understand, allowing use safely.
- Users can achieve tasks readily and efficiently.
Balancing Security and Usability
- Determining the balance between security and usability is crucial.
- Security and usability are often at odds, so a balance between them is key.
- The design needs to prevent vulnerabilities while being easy for users to understand and use.
Trust Relationships
- Secure communication channels between domains, systems, or entities are trust relationships.
- Authentication and authorization of users and resources between domains are facilitated.
- Use in partner-vendor relationships, and for user-device interaction are trust relationships.
- Enables global groups and user accounts between domains.
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Test your knowledge on secure-by-design principles that provide a framework for creating secure systems. This quiz covers fundamental concepts such as separation of duties, minimization of trust surface, and fail-safe defaults. Understand how to design secure systems to protect against potential attacks.
