Exam 5: Protecting Information Resources

As a physical security measure,_____.

Spoofing happens when:

Auction fraud is sending fraudulent e-mails that seem to come from legitimate sources,such as a bank or university.

In the context of intentional computer and network threats,describe how blended threats work.

Application-filtering firewalls are less expensive than packet-filtering firewalls.

Which of the following is a biometric security measure?

Discuss the guidelines for improving a firewall's capabilities.

In the context of biometric security measures,briefly describe some biometric devices and measures.

_____ is used to encrypt the data sent through a virtual private network (VPN).

In the context of intentional security threats,_____ can erase data and wreak havoc on computers and networks but do not replicate themselves.

Describe the three levels of security in a comprehensive security system.

A level 3 security system focuses on protecting the _____ against intrusion,denial-of-service attacks,and unauthorized access.

_____ monitor and record the keys pressed on a keyboard and can be software or hardware devices.

_____ is a computer crime that involves destroying or disrupting computer services.

_____ uses a public key known to everyone and a private key known only to the recipient.

_____ is a form of spyware that collects information about a user (without the user's consent)to determine which commercials to display in the user's Web browser.

_____ is a commonly used encryption protocol that manages transmission security on the Internet.

Which statement is true of asymmetric encryption?

Which statement best describes spyware?

In the context of access controls,briefly explain the guidelines that need to be followed to increase the effectiveness of passwords.