Exam 1: Introduction to Network Security

Those who exploit systems for harm such as to erase files,change data,or deface Web sites are typically called:

Which approach to security is proactive in addressing potential threats before they occur?

The process of determining whether the credentials given by a user are authorized to access a particular network resource is called:

Which of the following is NOT a connectivity device used to connect machines on a network?

____________ is a type of attack where header information on data packets is changed to provide false information.

The first computer incident-response team was sponsored by ____________ University.

Which term is generally used by hackers to refer to attempts at intrusion into a system without permission and usually for malevolent purposes?

Which of the following maintains a repository for information on virus outbreaks and detailed information about specific viruses?

Since they are easier to perpetrate than intrusions,____________ attacks are the most common form of attack after viruses.

A term used to describe calling numerous telephone numbers,usually sequentially,in hopes of reaching a computer to attempt to hack into is called ____________.

Flooding a system with many false connection attempts in an effort to prevent legitimate use is an example of a ____________ attack.

An attack characterized by an explicit attempt by attackers to prevent legitimate users from accessing a system is called:

The process of reviewing logs,records,and procedures to determine whether they meet appropriate standards is called:

Another name for an ethical hacker operating legally and with permission is ____________.

____________ refers to a process used to locate wireless networks that might be vulnerable to attack.

What is a technique used to determine if someone is trying to falsely deny that they performed a particular action?

In addition to mandating federal agencies to establish security measures,the Computer Security Act of 1987 defined important terms such as:

Which is a technique used to provide false information about data packets?

Encryption and virtual private networks are techniques used to secure which of the following?

Which is NOT one of the three broad classes of security threats?