Exam 1: Computer Systems Overview

In the United States,student grade information is an asset whose confidentiality is regulated by the __________.

A __________ is data appended to,or a cryptographic transformation of,a data unit that allows a recipient of the data unit to prove the source and integrity of the data unit and protect against forgery.

A __________ is any action that compromises the security of information owned by an organization.

X.800 architecture was developed as an international standard and focuses on security in the context of networks and communications.

The "A" in the CIA triad stands for "authenticity".

Computer security is protection of the integrity,availability,and confidentiality of information system resources.

Release of message contents and traffic analysis are two types of _________ attacks.

Security mechanisms typically do not involve more than one particular algorithm or protocol.

The assets of a computer system can be categorized as hardware,software,communication lines and networks,and _________.

In the context of security our concern is with the vulnerabilities of system resources.

The first step in devising security services and mechanisms is to develop a security policy.

__________ is the protection afforded to an automated information system in order to attain the applicable objectives of preserving the integrity,availability,and confidentiality of information system resources.

Establishing,maintaining,and implementing plans for emergency response,backup operations,and post disaster recovery for organizational information systems to ensure the availability of critical information resources and continuity of operations in emergency situations is a __________ plan.

A ________ level breach of security could be expected to have a severe or catastrophic adverse effect on organizational operations,organizational assets,or individuals.

Data integrity assures that information and programs are changed only in a specified and authorized manner.

The OSI security architecture focuses on security attacks,__________,and services.

Confidentiality,Integrity,and Availability form what is often referred to as the _____.

Contingency planning is a functional area that primarily requires computer security technical measures.

Many security administrators view strong security as an impediment to efficient and user-friendly operation of an information system.

Threats are attacks carried out.