Each of the following is a characteristic of cybercrime except _____.

exclusive use of worms and viruses

Protecting information is accomplished by _____ .

protecting the devices on which the information is found

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Cybersecurity Chapter 1 - Introduction to Security

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#cybersecurity Describe the challenges of securing information. Define information security and explain why it is important. Identify the types of attackers that are common today. Describe attacks and defenses.

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1
Each of the following is a characteristic of cybercrime except _____.
unauthorized attempts to access information
targeted attacks against financial networks
theft of personal information
exclusive use of worms and viruses
2
Each of the following is a characteristic of cybercriminals except _____.
less risk averse
low motivation
better funded
more tenacious
3
Protecting information is accomplished by _____ .
securing only local servers
protecting the devices on which the information is found
reducing risk factors
hiring an Information Security Officer (ISO)
4
What is an objective of state-sponsored attackers?
to right a perceived wrong
to sell vulnerabilities to the highest bidder
to spy on citizens
fortune over fame
5
_____ ensures that individuals are who they claim to be.
Demonstration
Authentication
Certification
Accounting
6
______ ensures that only authorized parties can view the information.
Availability
Authorization
Integrity
Confidentiality
7
What is a person or element that has the power to carry out a threat?
risk agent
hazard element
threat agent
exploiter
8
Keeping backup copies of important data stored in a safe place is an example of _____.
layering
sending secure information
minimizing loss
blocking attacks
9
The motivation of _____ is attacking for the sake of their principles or beliefs.
computer spies
insiders
script kiddies
cyberterrorists
10
Each of the following can be classified as an "insider" except _____.
cybercriminals
contractors
business partners
employers

Cybersecurity Chapter 1 - Introduction to Security Flashcards | StudBud

Cybersecurity Chapter 1 - Introduction to Security

10 termsStudBud Administration20 plays

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
Each of the following is a characteristic of cybercrime except _____.
unauthorized attempts to access information
targeted attacks against financial networks
theft of personal information
exclusive use of worms and viruses
2
Each of the following is a characteristic of cybercriminals except _____.
less risk averse
low motivation
better funded
more tenacious
3
Protecting information is accomplished by _____ .
securing only local servers
protecting the devices on which the information is found
reducing risk factors
hiring an Information Security Officer (ISO)
4
What is an objective of state-sponsored attackers?
to right a perceived wrong
to sell vulnerabilities to the highest bidder
to spy on citizens
fortune over fame
5
_____ ensures that individuals are who they claim to be.
Demonstration
Authentication
Certification
Accounting
6
______ ensures that only authorized parties can view the information.
Availability
Authorization
Integrity
Confidentiality
7
What is a person or element that has the power to carry out a threat?
risk agent
hazard element
threat agent
exploiter
8
Keeping backup copies of important data stored in a safe place is an example of _____.
layering
sending secure information
minimizing loss
blocking attacks
9
The motivation of _____ is attacking for the sake of their principles or beliefs.
computer spies
insiders
script kiddies
cyberterrorists
10
Each of the following can be classified as an "insider" except _____.
cybercriminals
contractors
business partners
employers