Exam 3: Network Security

A ________ is a flaw in a program that permits a specific attack or set of attacks against this problem.

Universal malware requires a vulnerability to succeed.

Scripts are likely to be dangerous only if a computer has a vulnerability.

An attack in which an authentic-looking e-mail or website entices a user to enter his or her username,password,or other sensitive information is called ________.(Select the most specific answer.)

A specific encryption method is called a ________.

Oversight helps ensure that a policy is implemented faithfully.

Which of the following specifies what should be done?

Authentication should be ________.

Policies are separated by implementation to take advantage of ________.

Methods that hackers use to break into computers are ________.

In identity theft,the attacker steals credit card numbers,which he or she will use to make unauthorized purchases.

Which of the following is not one of the four response phases for when attacks occur?

Trojan horses get onto computers by ________.

What are the most dangerous types of employees?

The general name for malware on a user's PC that collects sensitive information and sends this information to an attacker is ________.

Which type of attack is made by national governments?

A program that can capture passwords as you type them is ________.

Security is primarily a ________ issue.

Which of the following attach themselves to other programs?

An action that will stop many viruses is ________.