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What defines an attack in the context of information security?
What defines an attack in the context of information security?
- An action of a malicious intruder exploiting system vulnerabilities (correct)
- A system vulnerability waiting to be exploited
- An action of a friendly intruder
- A harmless action by a user
Which types of attacks are classified based on where they originate?
Which types of attacks are classified based on where they originate?
- External and Internal attacks (correct)
- Front-end and Back-end attacks
- Phishing and Ransomware attacks
- Structured and Unstructured attacks
What distinguishes a structured attack from an unstructured attack?
What distinguishes a structured attack from an unstructured attack?
- Structured attacks are carried out by individuals with experience and knowledge (correct)
- Structured attacks involve a simple Google search for tools
- Unstructured attacks are more complex and sophisticated
- Unstructured attacks require discernible characteristics
How are external attacks defined?
How are external attacks defined?
What is the role of an information security specialist in relation to attackers?
What is the role of an information security specialist in relation to attackers?
Good integrity ensures that point A and point B are not who they claim to be.
Good integrity ensures that point A and point B are not who they claim to be.
Availability refers to the reliable and timely access of resources to unauthorized individuals.
Availability refers to the reliable and timely access of resources to unauthorized individuals.
An object in security terminology is an entity that contains or receives information.
An object in security terminology is an entity that contains or receives information.
A vulnerability is a point of strength within a system that can be exploited by attackers.
A vulnerability is a point of strength within a system that can be exploited by attackers.
A threat is something that is a source of danger and can cause harm to a system.
A threat is something that is a source of danger and can cause harm to a system.
Countermeasure in security refers to increasing the impact of an attack.
Countermeasure in security refers to increasing the impact of an attack.
To achieve security, only a policy is needed to define what to protect.
To achieve security, only a policy is needed to define what to protect.
Mechanisms in achieving security address how to protect data and resources.
Mechanisms in achieving security address how to protect data and resources.
Assurance in achieving security focuses on defining what needs protection.
Assurance in achieving security focuses on defining what needs protection.
An unstructured attack is typically well-organized and planned in advance.
An unstructured attack is typically well-organized and planned in advance.
