Security System Evaluation and Testing

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What is the primary purpose of the evaluation stage in the security control system?

To assess the security posture before implementation (correct)
To determine the placement of security zone boundaries
To test the setup and provide a list of issues for enhancement
To audit the system for security risks

What is the main objective of security zones in a control system?

To separate resources based on their location
To filter inbound and outbound communications
To implement the principle of least privilege (correct)
To group resources based on their business function

Which of the following is an example of a security zone?

HRMS
Abu Dhabi office
SWC
All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of separating resources by risk profile in security zones?

To ensure that resources are accessed based on their risk profile (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the EISA in security zone boundary determination?

To provide guidance and tools for determining the proper placement of security zone boundaries (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are resources grouped into zones in a security control system?

Because they share the same risk profile (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of security controls when data crosses from one zone to another?

To ensure the data's C-I-A-A needs are preserved (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is being applied when an app within a local zone is prompted to authorize changes?

Least Privilege Principle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of both the initiator and the recipient in a communication?

To enforce security controls on each other (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a digital certificate in ensuring the CIAA of data?

To sign the page with digital certificates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration when determining the security zone boundary?

Whether the movement is within the same zone or between different zones (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Rule 2 of the Data Movement Rules and Regulations?

To ensure the CIAA needs of the data are preserved (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor in determining which zone a resource should be placed in?

The need to avoid exposure to risk (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Rules of Data Movement, how can data pass between resources or components within the same security zone?

Via a security control or service (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating zones with similar risk profiles?

To apply uniform controls to resources with similar requirements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a security control that implements the Least Privilege Principle?

Microsoft's Least-Privileged User Account (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of zone-based access control?

To limit access to resources based on their risk profile (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do you determine the boundary of a security zone?

Based on the resource's risk profile (A) Signup and view all the answers