Chapter 1

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?

As security is increased, convenience is often increased. True or False?

A vulnerability is a flaw or weakness that allows a threat to bypass security. True or false?

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

In information security, what can constitute a loss? A) theft of information B) a delay in transmitting information that results in a financial penalty C) the loss of good will or a reputation D) all of the above

In information security, which of the following is an example of a threat actor? A) a force of nature such as a tornado that could destroy computer equipment B) a virus that attacks a computer network C) a person attempting to break into a secure computer network D) all of the above

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?

One of the challenges in combating cyberterrorism is that many of the prime targets are not owned and managed by the federal government. T/F

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

Select the term that best describes automated attack software?

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

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

The CompTIA Security+ certification is a vendor-neutral credential. T/F

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

The Security Administrator reports directly to the CIO.

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

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?

To mitigate risk is the attempt to address risk by making the risk less serious. T/F

Under which laws are health care enterprises required to guard protected health information and implement policies and procedures whether it be in paper or electronic format?

What class of attacks use innovative attack tools and once a system is infected it silently extracts data over an extended period?

What information security position reports to the CISO and supervises technicians, administrators, and security staff?

What level of security access should a computer user have to do their job?

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

What term best describes any premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents?

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

Which law requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information?

Which of the following are considered threat actors? (Choose all that apply.) brokers competitors administrators individuals

Which of the following describes various supporting structures for implementing security that provides a resource of how to create a secure IT environment? (Choose all that apply.) regulatory frameworks reference architectures industry-standard frameworks reference frameworks

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

Which of the following is a common security framework? (Choose all that apply.) ISO COBIT RFC ASA

Which of the following is a valid fundamental security principle? (Choose all that apply.) signature diversity simplicity layering

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

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

Which term below is frequently used to describe the tasks of securing information that is in a digital format?

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