CSIA 105 Module 1 Exam Questions and
Answers
Define Security? - Answer-the necessary steps to protect from harm
What is the goal of Security? - Answer-is to be free from danger
What is the process of security? - Answer-It is the measures taken to ensure safety
What is a good way to describe Security? - Answer-sacrificing convenience for safety
Define Information Security? - Answer-protecting information from harm
First Objective of Information Security - Answer-is to ensure that protective measures
are properly implemented to ward off attacks, prevent the total collapse of the system
when a successful attack does occur, and recover as quickly as possible
Second Objective of Information Security - Answer-it is intended to protect the
information that is deemed valuable to people and enterprises by using the CIA triad
The Third objective of Information Security - Answer-is to protect the CIA
( confidentiality, information and availability ) of information on the devices that store,
manipulate and transmit the information.
Confidentiality - Answer-Confidentiality is the assurance that information is available
only to those who are authorized to view them
Integrity - Answer-Integrity is ensuring that the information is correct and no
unauthorized person has altered the data
Availability - Answer-Availability is ensuring that the data is only accessible to
authorized people only
What is a threat actor? - Answer-Threat Actors are individuals or entities who are
responsible for cyber incidents against the technology equipment of enterprises and
users.
What is another word for threat actor? - Answer-malicious actor
Cyberattack on Individual Users - Answer-The first category focuses on individuals as
the victims. The threat actors steal and use stolen data like credit card numbers.
Cyberattack on Enterprises - Answer-The second category focuses on enterprises and
business organizations. Threat actors attempt to steal research on a new product so
Answers
Define Security? - Answer-the necessary steps to protect from harm
What is the goal of Security? - Answer-is to be free from danger
What is the process of security? - Answer-It is the measures taken to ensure safety
What is a good way to describe Security? - Answer-sacrificing convenience for safety
Define Information Security? - Answer-protecting information from harm
First Objective of Information Security - Answer-is to ensure that protective measures
are properly implemented to ward off attacks, prevent the total collapse of the system
when a successful attack does occur, and recover as quickly as possible
Second Objective of Information Security - Answer-it is intended to protect the
information that is deemed valuable to people and enterprises by using the CIA triad
The Third objective of Information Security - Answer-is to protect the CIA
( confidentiality, information and availability ) of information on the devices that store,
manipulate and transmit the information.
Confidentiality - Answer-Confidentiality is the assurance that information is available
only to those who are authorized to view them
Integrity - Answer-Integrity is ensuring that the information is correct and no
unauthorized person has altered the data
Availability - Answer-Availability is ensuring that the data is only accessible to
authorized people only
What is a threat actor? - Answer-Threat Actors are individuals or entities who are
responsible for cyber incidents against the technology equipment of enterprises and
users.
What is another word for threat actor? - Answer-malicious actor
Cyberattack on Individual Users - Answer-The first category focuses on individuals as
the victims. The threat actors steal and use stolen data like credit card numbers.
Cyberattack on Enterprises - Answer-The second category focuses on enterprises and
business organizations. Threat actors attempt to steal research on a new product so
