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Which of the following best describes the shared responsibility of an organization's three communities of interest in maintaining a successful information security program?
Which of the following best describes the shared responsibility of an organization's three communities of interest in maintaining a successful information security program?
- The responsibility for information security lies solely with top management
- Each community is responsible for a specific aspect of security (correct)
- Only the IT department is responsible for information security
- The responsibility for information security lies solely with end-users
What is the purpose of an information security program?
What is the purpose of an information security program?
- To ensure complete security of all information
- To protect information from all threats
- To manage and reduce risks to information (correct)
- To prevent all attacks on information
Which of the following is NOT a threat to information security?
Which of the following is NOT a threat to information security?
- Social engineering
- Firewalls (correct)
- Insider threats
- Malware
What are common attacks associated with social engineering?
What are common attacks associated with social engineering?
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Which of the following is an acceptable use of the copyrighted material?
Which of the following is an acceptable use of the copyrighted material?
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Shared Responsibility in Information Security
- The three communities of interest (senior management, IT staff, and end-users) share responsibility for maintaining a successful information security program by understanding their roles and collaborating to ensure the security of an organization's information assets.
Purpose of an Information Security Program
- The primary purpose of an information security program is to protect an organization's information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction.
Threats to Information Security
- Common threats to information security include:
- Human threats (e.g., unauthorized access, malware, phishing)
- Natural threats (e.g., natural disasters, power failures)
- Environmental threats (e.g., physical damage, theft)
- Technological threats (e.g., hacking, viruses)
Social Engineering Attacks
- Common attacks associated with social engineering include:
- Phishing (fraudulent emails, texts, or messages)
- Pretexting (fraudulent phone calls or in-person interactions)
- Baiting (leaving malware-infected devices or storage media)
- Quid pro quo (trading a service or benefit for access)
Copyrighted Material Usage
- An acceptable use of copyrighted material is through fair use, which permits limited use of copyrighted material for purposes such as:
- Criticism
- Commentary
- News reporting
- Teaching
- Scholarship
- Research
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