Software Security and Risk Quiz
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What type of vulnerability results from security bugs in the coding of the software?

  • Structural vulnerability
  • Cryptographic vulnerability
  • Design vulnerability
  • Implementation vulnerability (correct)

    • Which is an example of a design vulnerability?

  • Weak session management
  • Choosing the wrong cryptography (correct)
  • Poor input validation
  • Running processes at a high privilege level

    • What makes design vulnerabilities harder to handle compared to other defects?

  • They require redesigning the entire system (correct)
  • They are often related to user permissions
  • They are easier to identify
  • They do not impact program functionality

    • What is a common issue related to flawed input validation?

    <p>Not centralizing validation routines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a poor security practice related to cryptography?

    <p>Creating your own cryptography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to weak structural security in software design?

    <p>Large attack surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common implementation issue in C/C++ languages mentioned in the text?

    <p>Buffer overflow/Stack smashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is susceptible to command injection based on the text?

    <p>Shell scripting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the security concerns related to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) as per the text?

    <p>Sending malware to take control of the JVM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In software security, what is highlighted as an evolutionary process?

    <p>Incremental developments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as a core concept of software security based on the text?

    <p>Involving multiple perspectives and layers of abstraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of languages are associated with remote file inclusion vulnerability according to the text?

    <p>Shell scripting and PHP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of project costs are typically allocated to software design?

    <p>More than 35%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to eliminate software risk early in the development cycle?

    <p>Vulnerabilities are easier and less expensive to fix at that stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is software security best described according to the text?

    <p>A process that requires continuous attention and improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was network security believed to be sufficient in the past?

    <p>Secure network infrastructure was considered adequate protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following techniques has been used to penetrate valid authentication channels, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has network security alone been proven inadequate against attacks?

    <p>Malicious users found ways to exploit weaknesses like SQL injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Secure Software Development (SDL) approach?

    <p>Ensuring security is an integral part of software design and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may applying patches sometimes lead to more security problems?

    <p>Patches can inadvertently introduce new security issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category of weaknesses does 'Insecure Design' represent?

    <p>Missing or ineffective control design in application development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is software security considered a fundamental aspect of enterprise software design?

    <p>To build a system that cannot be broken into</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area did the UK defense Dept. identify as a top priority in software security?

    <p>Cyber Software Security Design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defense-in-depth strategies in protecting assets?

    <p>To add layers of security to different parts of a system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as a crucial aspect of software security?

    <p>Using security libraries properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it mentioned that you can't just deploy a magical tool to resolve vulnerabilities?

    <p>Because there are endless clever ways to break software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mindset should software engineers have in terms of security?

    <p>Reasoned, balanced, defensive mindset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between quality code and secure code?

    <p>Secure code is not necessarily quality code, and quality code is not necessarily secure code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do developers need to understand how to use security libraries properly?

    <p>To prevent unintended functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception is highlighted in the text regarding risk management among developers?

    <p>'Everything is possible now' irrational fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

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