Understanding Information Security
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What is the primary purpose of information security?

  • To increase network speed
  • To create new business opportunities
  • To enhance data storage capacity
  • To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information (correct)

    • According to Cisco, what does information security aim to protect business information from?

  • Modification, disruption, and destruction (correct)
  • Loss of power supply
  • Employee turnover
  • Physical damage

    • How does Jim Anderson define information security in today's enterprise?

  • A well-informed sense of assurance that security measures cannot be breached
  • A well-informed sense of assurance that all information is fully encrypted
  • A well-informed sense of assurance that there are no risks involved
  • A well-informed sense of assurance that the information risks and controls are in balance (correct)

    • What aspect of information assurance refers to the protection against unauthorized modification or destruction of information?

    <p>Integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of information assurance ensures that information is not disclosed to unauthorized persons?

    <p>Confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of information assurance provides assurance that the sender is provided with proof of a data delivery and recipient is provided with proof of the sender’s identity?

    <p>Non-repudiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does information assurance aim to provide for authorized users?

    <p>Reliable access to data and information services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of information assurance provides assurance for the sender and recipient regarding data delivery and sender's identity?

    <p>Non-repudiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of information assurance aims to protect against unauthorized modification or destruction of information?

    <p>Integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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