Week 1 Introduction to Security
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What is the generic name for the collection of tools designed to protect data and thwart hackers?

  • Internet security
  • Computer security (correct)
  • Cryptography
  • Network security
  • Which term refers to the measures that protect data during transmission?

  • Network security (correct)
  • Internet security
  • Data encryption
  • Computer security
  • What does internet security consist of?

  • Measures to deter security violations (correct)
  • Measures to preserve the integrity of information
  • Measures to protect data during transmission
  • Measures to thwart hackers
  • 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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