Security Risk Analysis and Cybersecurity Quiz
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What are the three parts of security risk analysis?

Risk assessment, Risk management, Risk communication

What is the purpose of application security?

To protect applications from external threats.

What is the most basic software countermeasure for application security?

Application firewall

Name one hardware countermeasure for application security.

<p>Router</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mention one example of a database security countermeasure.

<p>Encryption/decryption programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is database security becoming a bigger issue?

<p>Due to the increase in the amount of electronically shared sensitive data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components of database protection?

<ol> <li>Confidentiality</li> <li>Integrity</li> <li>Availability</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

List the three components of email management.

<ol> <li>Mail flow</li> <li>Storage</li> <li>User access (at server and user levels)</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is Internet security focused on?

<p>Internet security is a branch of computer security specifically related to the Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three types of security related to Internet security.

<ol> <li>Network layer security</li> <li>Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)</li> <li>Security token</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What does a computer firewall control?

<p>A computer firewall controls access between networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of encryption in Internet security?

<p>Encryption is used to protect the transfer of data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are three key components of cybersecurity strategies?

<p>Identity management, Risk management, Incident management</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two of the ten most important cybersecurity actions.

<p>Protect essential software and hardware, Implement training and awareness programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define risk analysis in the context of security.

<p>The process of identifying, assessing, and reducing risks to an acceptable level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of risk management in cybersecurity?

<p>To identify, assess, and prioritize risks to minimize their impact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does application security involve?

<p>Protecting software applications from threats and vulnerabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of training and awareness programs in cybersecurity?

<p>To educate employees on security best practices and potential risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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