Cyber-Security Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers

Security Problem - ANSWER-The value of the information on technology is more valuable than the technology itself Attacker's Profile - ANSWER-Generally inexperienced young people, script kiddies Electronic Crime - ANSWER-When the computer is a target, or a computer is used to commit the crime Targets of Opportunity - ANSWER-A hacker attacks a vulnerability, not necessarily the company itself Specifically Targeted Attacks - ANSWER-Driven by a purpose, a hacktivist Structured Threats - ANSWER-Planned, more funded, longer periods of activity Unstructured Threats - ANSWER-Less funded, shorter periods of time, fewer people Difficulties in Defending Against Attacks - ANSWER-Increased speed, sophistication, availability of attacks Security vs. Convenience - ANSWER-The higher the security level the lower the convenience Confidentiality - ANSWER-Security actions that ensure that only authorized parties can view the information and prevents the disclosure to others. Integrity - ANSWER-Security actions that ensure that the information is correct and no unauthorized person or malicious software has altered that data. Availability - ANSWER-Security actions that ensures that data is accessible to authorized users. Layers of Information Security - ANSWER-Confidentiality, integrity, availability Laws Protecting Electronic Data Privacy - ANSWER-HIPPA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, California Database Security Breach Cyber-Terrorism - ANSWER-Attacks may be ideologically motivated Targets of Cyber-Terrorism - ANSWER-Banking, military, energy, transportation, water