Information Security Fundamentals

Which component is considered the 'weakest link' in information security?

People

What is the primary target of intentional attacks on information systems?

Data

What type of attack uses a compromised system to attack other systems?

Indirect attack

Which of the following is considered the 'most difficult to secure' component of an information system?

Software Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of balancing information security and access?

To allow reasonable access while protecting against threats Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an 'easy target' for exploitation?

Software Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of ARPANET in its early days?

To develop a redundant network of communications Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the fundamental problems with early ARPANET security?

No safety procedures for dial-up connections to the network Signup and view all the answers

How did the scope of computer security change over time?

It shifted from solely physical security to include data safety and access control Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Multics operating system in the history of computer security?

It was the first operating system to prioritize security as a primary goal Signup and view all the answers

How did the rise of microprocessors and personal computers impact computer security?

It decentralized computing and increased the need for resource sharing and security Signup and view all the answers

What does the C.I.A. triangle stand for in the context of information security?

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Signup and view all the answers

What was a key issue with early Internet deployments in terms of security?

Security was treated as a low priority, resulting in many of the problems that plague email today Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the layers of security that a successful organization should have in place?

Software security Signup and view all the answers

What are the necessary tools mentioned for ensuring information security?

Policy, Awareness, Training, Education, Technology Signup and view all the answers

In the context of information security, what does 'Information Security' refer to?

The protection of information and its critical elements Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of information security focuses on safeguarding data from unauthorized access and ensuring it is only accessible to those with proper permissions?

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers