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What does web security encompass?
What does web security encompass?
- Preventing physical break-ins at business premises
- Securing only virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Enhancing social media presence
- Protecting websites from attacks and defending cloud services (correct)
Which technique allows an attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in a database's search process?
Which technique allows an attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in a database's search process?
- VPN Encryption
- Firewall Configuration
- SQL Injection (correct)
- Cross-site Scripting
What can a hacker achieve using SQL Injection?
What can a hacker achieve using SQL Injection?
- Increase internet speed
- Modify website's design
- Capture sensitive information (correct)
- Change firewall settings
What vulnerability does Cross-site Scripting (XSS) exploit?
What vulnerability does Cross-site Scripting (XSS) exploit?
Why is web security crucial for business operations?
Why is web security crucial for business operations?
Under which category does the protection of a virtual private network (VPN) fall?
Under which category does the protection of a virtual private network (VPN) fall?
What is the primary purpose of the Desktop Security Policy?
What is the primary purpose of the Desktop Security Policy?
According to the policy, which type of users cannot self-install software on their machines?
According to the policy, which type of users cannot self-install software on their machines?
What does it mean for the G.Brint Ryan College of Business standard Windows 10 software image to be 'secured'?
What does it mean for the G.Brint Ryan College of Business standard Windows 10 software image to be 'secured'?
How does the Desktop Security Policy help reduce the risks of 'hacker' attacks?
How does the Desktop Security Policy help reduce the risks of 'hacker' attacks?
What happens when individuals need software packages not included in the standard image according to the policy?
What happens when individuals need software packages not included in the standard image according to the policy?
Which action is NOT permitted by users under the Default Policy in relation to software?
Which action is NOT permitted by users under the Default Policy in relation to software?
What method could perpetrators use to intercept data by posing as an authorized party in the data transmission?
What method could perpetrators use to intercept data by posing as an authorized party in the data transmission?
How do attackers often exploit email as an entry point for gaining access to valuable company data?
How do attackers often exploit email as an entry point for gaining access to valuable company data?
What technique aims to protect email accounts, content, and communication against unauthorized access, loss, or compromise?
What technique aims to protect email accounts, content, and communication against unauthorized access, loss, or compromise?
Which action is often taken by attackers to install malware on a victim's device through email?
Which action is often taken by attackers to install malware on a victim's device through email?
What is the primary purpose of email encryption in terms of email security?
What is the primary purpose of email encryption in terms of email security?
Which of the following can be achieved by sending large amounts of jumbled or unmanageable data to block legitimate traffic?
Which of the following can be achieved by sending large amounts of jumbled or unmanageable data to block legitimate traffic?
What security measure should be taken to protect data both at rest and in transit?
What security measure should be taken to protect data both at rest and in transit?
Which security practice involves handling encryption keys according to best-practice guidelines?
Which security practice involves handling encryption keys according to best-practice guidelines?
What is a critical step in ensuring application/web server security when interacting with a database?
What is a critical step in ensuring application/web server security when interacting with a database?
Which action helps in establishing the correct controls and policies for accessing the database itself?
Which action helps in establishing the correct controls and policies for accessing the database itself?
What is a recommended practice for securing all backups, copies, or images of a database?
What is a recommended practice for securing all backups, copies, or images of a database?
Why is it crucial to implement layered security controls across the entire network environment for database security?
Why is it crucial to implement layered security controls across the entire network environment for database security?
What is one of the main purposes of web security?
What is one of the main purposes of web security?
How do attackers use phishing to obtain sensitive information?
How do attackers use phishing to obtain sensitive information?
What does an attacker aim to achieve with session hijacking?
What does an attacker aim to achieve with session hijacking?
What is the risk associated with malicious redirects?
What is the risk associated with malicious redirects?
How do attackers use SEO spam to distract visitors?
How do attackers use SEO spam to distract visitors?
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