Week 1 Introduction to Security

Week 1 Introduction to Security

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Questions and Answers

What is the generic name for the collection of tools designed to protect data and thwart hackers?

Computer security

Which term refers to the measures that protect data during transmission?

Network security

What does internet security consist of?

Measures to deter security violations

According to the NIST Computer Security Handbook, what does computer security aim to protect?

<p>Integrity, availability, and confidentiality of information system resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are computers and networks considered in our society?

<p>Nerves of basic services and critical infrastructures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the motivation of experts in the context of computer system vulnerabilities?

<p>Enjoy challenge, curiosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of security addresses protection against the elements and natural disasters?

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

What does data confidentiality assure in the context of information security?

<p>Prevention of unauthorized disclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of authenticity in the context of security?

<p>Uniquely tracing actions to entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are passive attacks different from active attacks in terms of their impact on system resources?

<p>They attempt to learn or make use of information without affecting system resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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