SLIIT Academy BSc (IT) Computer Security Recap
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What are the three main goals that attackers aim to accomplish?

  • Integrity attack, confidentiality attack, availability attack
  • Access attack, modification and repudiation attack, encryption attack
  • Authentication attack, authorization attack, accounting attack
  • Access attack, modification and repudiation attack, denial-of-service (DoS) attack (correct)

    • What is the main reason for the differences in attacks as mentioned in the text?

  • Complexity of encryption methods
  • Vulnerability of IT systems
  • Lack of firewalls
  • Various ways and reasons for attacks (correct)

    • What is the IT security triad that was discussed in the lecture?

  • Confidentiality, integrity, availability (correct)
  • Confidentiality, availability, encryption
  • Confidentiality, authentication, authorization
  • Confidentiality, integrity, encryption

    • Which type of attack focuses on preventing authorized users from accessing a system or network?

    <p>Availability attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used when an attacker falsely denies their involvement in an unauthorized action?

    <p>Repudiation attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attacks focus on breaching the confidentiality of information?

    <p>Dumpster diving attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attack involves the deletion, insertion, or alteration of information in an unauthorized manner?

    <p>Modification attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of attack involves someone listening in on a conversation or network traffic?

    <p>Eavesdropping attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?

    <p>To prevent legitimate users from accessing resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a Distributed Denial-of-Service Attack (DDoS) differ from a regular DoS attack?

    <p>DDoS attacks involve multiple computers attacking one target, while DoS uses a single computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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