Three Categories of Cyber Security

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What are the three categories of cyber security vulnerabilities mentioned in the text?

  • Confidentiality breach, file alteration, physical security
  • Unauthorized disclosure, system modification, information withholding
  • Data breach, system attacks, network intrusion
  • Unauthorized access to data, attacks on system resources, attacks on computer networks (correct)

Which element of data security aims to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information to third parties?

  • Physical security
  • Availability
  • Confidentiality (correct)
  • Integrity

What does integrity in data security aim to prevent?

  • Unauthorized access to data
  • Preventing system attacks
  • Modification of files (correct)
  • Physical security breaches

Which type of security involves the prevention of access to physical facilities like computer systems?

<p>Physical security (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of security mentioned in the text?

<p>Physical and information security (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of deterrence in physical security?

<p>To scare intruders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In physical security, what does the detection mechanism primarily aim to do?

<p>Identify intruders who have gained or are trying to gain access (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of electronic access controls like firewalls in information security?

<p>To isolate sensitive portions of an information system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a physical security barrier?

<p>Security lighting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of encryption in information security?

<p>To protect communication channels from eavesdropping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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