D430- Fundamentals of Information Security Comprehensive Questions (Frequently Tested)

D430- Fundamentals of Information Security
Comprehensive Questions (Frequently Tested)



What is information security (InfoSec)? - ANSWERThe practice of protecting
information from unauthorized access, disclosure, disruption, destruction, or
modification.



What is the goal of information security? - ANSWERTo preserve
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.



What are the three principles of the CIA triad? - ANSWERConfidentiality,
Integrity, Availability.



What does confidentiality ensure? - ANSWERInformation is only disclosed or
accessible to authorized users.



Which CIA principle is violated when sensitive data is leaked? -
ANSWERConfidentiality.



Which CIA principle is violated when data is emailed to the wrong recipient? -
ANSWERConfidentiality.



Which CIA principle is violated when patient records are posted publicly? -
ANSWERConfidentiality.

, Name common confidentiality controls. - ANSWEREncryption, authentication,
access controls, policies, training, physical locks.



Does encryption primarily protect confidentiality, integrity, or availability? -
ANSWERConfidentiality.



Is accidental disclosure a confidentiality breach? - ANSWERYes.



What does integrity ensure? - ANSWERInformation cannot be modified in an
unauthorized manner.



Which CIA principle is violated when data is altered without permission? -
ANSWERIntegrity.



Which CIA principle is violated when malware corrupts a file? -
ANSWERIntegrity.



What security mechanism detects unauthorized data changes? -
ANSWERHashing.



Do digital signatures protect integrity, confidentiality, or availability? -
ANSWERIntegrity.



What is a transaction log used for? - ANSWERPreserving and restoring data
integrity.