Question 1

What is a state sponsored attacker?​

Accepted Answer

A state-sponsored attacker is

Question 2

List three of the federal and state laws that have been enacted to protect the privacy of electronic data.

Accepted Answer

1. The Health Insurance Portability and

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) manager 
B) engineer 
C) auditor 
D) inspector 
A) manager 
B) engineer 
C) auditor 
D) inspector

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In what kind of attack can attackers make use of hundreds of thousands of computers under their control in an attack against a single server or network?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, what percentage of growth is the available job outlook supposed to reach by the end of the decade?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 22 
D) 27 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 22 
D) 27

Question 7

What term is used to describe a loose network of attackers, identity thieves, and financial fraudsters?

Accepted Answer

A) Cybercriminals 
B) Cyberterrorists 
C) Computer spies 
D) Hackers 
A) Cybercriminals 
B) Cyberterrorists 
C) Computer spies 
D) Hackers

Question 8

Describe the security principle of simplicity.

Accepted Answer

Because attacks can come from a variety

Question 9

Select below the term that is used to describe individuals who want to attack computers yet lack the knowledge of computers and networks needed to do so:

Accepted Answer

A) Cybercriminal 
B) Hacker 
C) Script kiddies 
D) Cyberterrorist 
A) Cybercriminal 
B) Hacker 
C) Script kiddies 
D) Cyberterrorist

Question 10

List and describe three of the characteristics of information that must be protected by information security?

Accepted Answer

Three of the characteristics of informat

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Cyberterrorism 
B) Identity theft 
C) Phishing 
D) Scam 
A) Cyberterrorism 
B) Identity theft 
C) Phishing 
D) Scam

Question 12

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) A person attempting to break into a secure computer network 
D) All of the above 
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

Question 13

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 14

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-A type of action that has the potential to cause harm.

Accepted Answer

A) asset 
B) cyberterrorism 
C) hactivist 
D) exploit kit 
E) computer spy
F)risk
G)threat
H)threat agent
I)vulnerability
J)threat vector 
A) asset 
B) cyberterrorism 
C) hactivist 
D) exploit kit 
E) computer spy
F)risk
G)threat
H)threat agent
I)vulnerability
J)threat vector

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

With modern tools at their disposal, att

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO

Question 18

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-A person or element that has the power to carry out a threat

Accepted Answer

A) asset 
B) cyberterrorism 
C) hactivist 
D) exploit kit 
E) computer spy
F)risk
G)threat
H)threat agent
I)vulnerability
J)threat vector 
A) asset 
B) cyberterrorism 
C) hactivist 
D) exploit kit 
E) computer spy
F)risk
G)threat
H)threat agent
I)vulnerability
J)threat vector

Question 19

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-A premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data, which often results in violence.

Accepted Answer

A) asset 
B) cyberterrorism 
C) hactivist 
D) exploit kit 
E) computer spy
F)risk
G)threat
H)threat agent
I)vulnerability
J)threat vector 
A) asset 
B) cyberterrorism 
C) hactivist 
D) exploit kit 
E) computer spy
F)risk
G)threat
H)threat agent
I)vulnerability
J)threat vector

Question 20

In information security, what constitutes a loss?

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

What is a state sponsored attacker?

List three of the federal and state laws that have been enacted to protect the privacy of electronic data.

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

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

In what kind of attack can attackers make use of hundreds of thousands of computers under their control in an attack against a single server or network?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, what percentage of growth is the available job outlook supposed to reach by the end of the decade?

What term is used to describe a loose network of attackers, identity thieves, and financial fraudsters?

Describe the security principle of simplicity.

Select below the term that is used to describe individuals who want to attack computers yet lack the knowledge of computers and networks needed to do so:

List and describe three of the characteristics of information that must be protected by information security?

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?

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

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

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A type of action that has the potential to cause harm.

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

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

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

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A person or element that has the power to carry out a threat

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data, which often results in violence.

In information security, what constitutes a loss?

Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Application and Networking-Based Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Basic Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Mobile Device Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Vulnerability Assessment and Third Party Integration

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Exam 1: Introduction to Security

What is a state sponsored attacker?​

List three of the federal and state laws that have been enacted to protect the privacy of electronic data.

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

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

In what kind of attack can attackers make use of hundreds of thousands of computers under their control in an attack against a single server or network?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, what percentage of growth is the available job outlook supposed to reach by the end of the decade?

What term is used to describe a loose network of attackers, identity thieves, and financial fraudsters?

Describe the security principle of simplicity.

Select below the term that is used to describe individuals who want to attack computers yet lack the knowledge of computers and networks needed to do so:

List and describe three of the characteristics of information that must be protected by information security?

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?

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

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

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A type of action that has the potential to cause harm.

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

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

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

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A person or element that has the power to carry out a threat

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data, which often results in violence.

In information security, what constitutes a loss?

Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Application and Networking-Based Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Basic Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Mobile Device Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Vulnerability Assessment and Third Party Integration

Filters

What is a state sponsored attacker?