Network Security Ch.1

Front 1

The Security administrator reports directly to the CIO

Back 1

False

Front 2

False

Back 2

Successful attacks are usually not from software that is poorly designed and has architecture/design weaknesses.

Front 3

False

Back 3

Smart phones give the owner of the device the ability to download security updates.

Front 4

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act restricts electronic and paper data containing personally identifiable financial information.

Back 4

False

Front 5

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, what percentage of growth for information security analysts is the available job outlook supposed to reach through 2024?

Back 5

18

Front 6

Which position below is considered an entry-level position for a person who has the necessary technical skills?

Back 6

Security technician

Front 7

What term refers to an action that provides an immediate solution to a problem by cutting through the complexity that surrounds it?

Back 7

Silver Bullet

Front 8

In what kind of attack can attackers make use of millions of computers under their control in an attack against a single server or network?

Back 8

Distributed

Front 9

Which of the three protections ensures that only authorized parties can view information?

Back 9

Confidentiality

Front 10

Select the information protection item that ensures that information is correct and that no unauthorized person or malicious software has altered that data.

Back 10

Integrity

Front 11

Which of the following ensures that data is accessible to authorized users?

Back 11

Availability

Front 12

In information security, what can constitute a loss?

Back 12

All of the above

Front 13

In information security, which of the following is an example of a threat actor?

Back 13

All of the above

Front 14

What type of theft involves stealing another person's personal information, such as a Social Security number, and then using the information to impersonate the victim, generally for financial gain?

Back 14

Identity theft

Front 15

Those who wrongfully disclose individually identifiable health information can be fined up to what amount per calendar year?

Back 15

$1.5M

Front 16

To date, the single most expensive malicious attack occurred in 2000, which cost an estimated $8.7 billion. What was the name of this attack?

Back 16

Love Bug

Front 17

What term is used to describe a group that is strongly motivated by ideology, but is usually not considered to be well-defined and well-organized?

Back 17

Hacktivist

Front 18

Which term is used to describe individuals who want to attack computers yet lack the knowledge of computers and networks needed to do so?

Back 18

Script Kiddies

Front 19

What term is used to describe state-sponsored attackers that are used for launching computer attacks against their foes?

Back 19

Nation State Actors

Front 20

What term describes a layered security approach that provides the comprehensive protection?

Back 20

Defense-in-depth

Front 21

What process describes using technology as a basis for controlling the access and usage of sensitive data?

Back 21

Technical controls

Front 22

What type of diversity is being implemented if a company is using multiple security products from different manufacturers?

Back 22

Vendor diversity

Front 23

Brokers steal new product research or a list of current customers to gain a competitive advantage.

Back 23

False