15 Questions
What is the objective of security, as mentioned in the text?
To achieve the appropriate level of security for an organization
Which type of security aims to protect the details of a particular operation or series of activities?
Operations security
What does information security aim to protect, as stated in the text?
Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets
Which type of security focuses on protecting networking components, connections, and contents?
Network security
What does personnel security aim to protect, as mentioned in the text?
Protect individual or group of individuals authorized to access the organization and its operations
What are the three basic elements of risk mentioned in the text?
Assets, Threats, Vulnerabilities
What does the U.S. federal government adopt to deal with risk, based on the text?
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
What does NIST Special Publication 800-37 transform the traditional Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process into?
Six step Risk Management Framework (RMF)
What is the focus of the RMF process based on, according to the text?
Mission- and risk-based, cost-effective, and enterprise information system security
What do assets, threats, and vulnerabilities constitute in relation to risk?
Components associated with risk
What does the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, adopted by the U.S. federal government, aim to achieve?
Robust information system security
What is the primary focus of NIST Special Publication 800-37, “Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems?
Enhanced Information System Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process
What does personnel security aim to protect, as mentioned in the text?
Details of a particular operation or series of activities
What do assets, threats, and vulnerabilities constitute in relation to risk?
Key concepts of risk management
Which type of security focuses on protecting networking components, connections, and contents?
Enterprise information system security
Test your knowledge about the general concept of security and its importance in protecting against adversaries. Explore the different layers and objectives of security systems, including national and organizational security.
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