Software Assurance & Security: SDLC Models and Agile Methodology
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What is the main goal of ensuring integrity in cybersecurity?

  • Preserve consistency in internal and external data
  • Prevent unauthorized access to data
  • Prevent unauthorized changes to data, software, or applications (correct)
  • Ensure that computer system components are accessible when needed

    • Which of the following is an example of a threat to availability in cybersecurity?

  • Unauthorized access to sensitive information
  • Denial of service (DoS) attack on a computer CPU (correct)
  • Data breach resulting in loss of confidentiality
  • Inconsistency between internal and external data

    • What makes confidentiality easy to assess in terms of success?

  • Binary nature: Yes or No (correct)
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Complex encryption algorithms
  • Regular security audits

    • Which of the following is NOT a goal of ensuring integrity in cybersecurity?

    <p>Ensure availability of computer system components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is integrity essential to cybersecurity?

    <p>To prevent unauthorized changes to data, software, or applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Software Assurance?

    <p>Ensuring software is free of vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Trustworthiness' in Software Assurance refer to?

    <p>Absence of exploitable vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of software security, what does the CIA Triad stand for?

    <p>Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of software security does the term 'Confidentiality' address?

    <p>Limiting access to data on a 'need to know' basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand what 'secure' means before attempting to secure software?

    <p>To avoid unintentionally inserting vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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