Information Security Fundamentals Flashcards

1

What maintains data integrity?

Encrypting data
Data accessibility
Authorized changes
User modifications

2

Who is responsible for InfoSec?

IT department
Security consultants
External contractors
Every employee

3

Example of authentication mechanism?

Passwords and PINs
Access level matching
Encrypting data
Audit logs

4

Confidentiality ensures what?

Encrypted transmission
Public availability
No alteration
Limited access

5

What defines user permissions?

Identification
Accountability
Integrity
Authorization

6

What is a key characteristic of operations security?

Storing data
Encrypting data
Preventing unauthorized access
Designing networks

7

Authentication validates identity

False
True

8

What is the primary focus of InfoSec?

Operational efficiency
Employee productivity
Protecting information
Developing IT systems

9

CIA triangle includes which components?

Critical, Information
Communication, Information
Confidentiality, Integrity
Compliance, Innovation

10

How to ensure information availability?

Backup systems
Using firewalls
Unrestricted access
Updating policies

11

Purpose of identification in access control?

Classify data
Unique label
Ensure availability
Validate identity

12

What is the primary purpose of identification?

Validate identity
Ensure availability
Unique label
Classify sensitivity

13

Which is NOT a security area?

Physical security
Communications security
Cybersecurity
Organizational security

14

What is the primary focus of privacy?

Observing activities
Restricting access
Approved use
Encrypting communications

15

What is the primary definition of security?

Information availability
Avoiding access
Freedom from observation
Protection from risk

Information Security Fundamentals

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Information Security Fundamentals

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