Question 1

Why is the speed of attacks making the challenge of keeping computers secure more difficult?

Accepted Answer

With modern tools at their disposal, attackers can quickly scan systems to find weaknesses and launch attacks with unprecedented speed. Many tools can even initiate new attacks without any human participation, thus increasing the speed at which systems are attacked.

Question 2

In information security, an example of a threat agent can be ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a force of nature such as a tornado that could destroy computer equipment 
B)  a virus that attacks a computer network 
C)  an unsecured computer network 
D)  both a and b 
A)  a force of nature such as a tornado that could destroy computer equipment 
B)  a virus that attacks a computer network 
C)  an unsecured computer network 
D)  both a and b D

Question 3

The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional with the recommended background of a minimum of two years experience in IT administration, with a focus on security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gramm-Leach-Bliley 
B)  Sarbanes-Oxley 
C)  California Database Security Breach 
D)  USA Patriot 
A)  Gramm-Leach-Bliley 
B)  Sarbanes-Oxley 
C)  California Database Security Breach 
D)  USA Patriot

Question 5

Targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information is sometimes known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  spam 
B)  phishing 
C)  cybercrime 
D)  cyberterrorism 
A)  spam 
B)  phishing 
C)  cybercrime 
D)  cyberterrorism

Question 6

Information security is achieved through a combination of what three entities? Provide at least one example of each entity.

Accepted Answer

1. Products (physical security): The phy

Question 7

Recent employment trends indicate that employees with security certifications are in high demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a hacker?

Accepted Answer

In the past, the term hacker was commonl

Question 9

Security ____________________ have both technical knowledge and managerial skills and analyze and design security solutions within a specific entity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Security ____________________ have both technical knowledge and...

Question 10

List and describe two of the four generally recognized security positions.

Accepted Answer

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO

Question 11

In a ____ attack, attackers can attackers use hundreds or thousands of computers in an attack against a single computer or network.

Accepted Answer

A)  centered 
B)  local 
C)  remote 
D)  distributed 
A)  centered 
B)  local 
C)  remote 
D)  distributed

Question 12

In information security, a loss can be ____.

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 13

In a general sense, ____________________ may be defined as the necessary steps to protect a person or property from harm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a general sense, ____________________ may be...

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: a person who has been hired to break into a computer and steal information
intended to cause panic, provoke violence, or result in a financial catastrophe
an event or action that might defeat security measures in place and result in a loss
plans and policies established by an organization to ensure that people correctly use the products
a weakness that allows a threat agent to bypass security
the likelihood that a threat agent will exploit a vulnerability
something that has value
to take advantage of a vulnerability
a person or thing that has the power to carry out a threat

Accepted Answer

The Answer of asset and risk and exploit and procedures is...

Question 15

The demand for IT professionals who know how to secure networks and computers is at an all-time low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Briefly describe computer spies.

Accepted Answer

A computer spy is a person who has been

Question 17

____ ensures that only authorized parties can view information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Security 
B)  Availability 
C)  Integrity 
D)  Confidentiality 
A)  Security 
B)  Availability 
C)  Integrity 
D)  Confidentiality

Question 18

Approximately ____ percent of households in the United States use the Internet for managing their finances.

Accepted Answer

A)  60 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  90 
A)  60 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  90

Question 19

____ attacks are responsible for half of all malware delivered by Web advertising.

Accepted Answer

A)  "Canadian Pharmacy" 
B)  Fake antivirus 
C)  Melissa 
D)  Slammer 
A)  "Canadian Pharmacy" 
B)  Fake antivirus 
C)  Melissa 
D)  Slammer

Question 20

The single most expensive malicious attack was the 2000 ____, which cost an estimated $8.7 billion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nimda 
B)  Slammer 
C)  Love Bug 
D)  Code Red 
A)  Nimda 
B)  Slammer 
C)  Love Bug 
D)  Code Red

Why is the speed of attacks making the challenge of keeping computers secure more difficult?

In information security, an example of a threat agent can be ____.

The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional with the recommended background of a minimum of two years experience in IT administration, with a focus on security.

The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information.

Targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information is sometimes known as ____.

Information security is achieved through a combination of what three entities? Provide at least one example of each entity.

Recent employment trends indicate that employees with security certifications are in high demand.

What is a hacker?

Security ____________________ have both technical knowledge and managerial skills and analyze and design security solutions within a specific entity.

List and describe two of the four generally recognized security positions.

In a ____ attack, attackers can attackers use hundreds or thousands of computers in an attack against a single computer or network.

In information security, a loss can be ____.

In a general sense, ____________________ may be defined as the necessary steps to protect a person or property from harm.

The demand for IT professionals who know how to secure networks and computers is at an all-time low.

Briefly describe computer spies.

____ ensures that only authorized parties can view information.

Approximately ____ percent of households in the United States use the Internet for managing their finances.

____ attacks are responsible for half of all malware delivered by Web advertising.

The single most expensive malicious attack was the 2000 ____, which cost an estimated $8.7 billion.

Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Application and Network Attacks

Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Basic Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Security

Why is the speed of attacks making the challenge of keeping computers secure more difficult?

In information security, an example of a threat agent can be ____.

The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional with the recommended background of a minimum of two years experience in IT administration, with a focus on security.

The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information.

Targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information is sometimes known as ____.

Information security is achieved through a combination of what three entities? Provide at least one example of each entity.

Recent employment trends indicate that employees with security certifications are in high demand.

What is a hacker?

Security ____________________ have both technical knowledge and managerial skills and analyze and design security solutions within a specific entity.

List and describe two of the four generally recognized security positions.

In a ____ attack, attackers can attackers use hundreds or thousands of computers in an attack against a single computer or network.

In information security, a loss can be ____.

In a general sense, ____________________ may be defined as the necessary steps to protect a person or property from harm.

The demand for IT professionals who know how to secure networks and computers is at an all-time low.

Briefly describe computer spies.

____ ensures that only authorized parties can view information.

Approximately ____ percent of households in the United States use the Internet for managing their finances.

____ attacks are responsible for half of all malware delivered by Web advertising.

The single most expensive malicious attack was the 2000 ____, which cost an estimated $8.7 billion.

Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Application and Network Attacks

Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Basic Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Filters