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What is the difference between a threat agent and a A threat source is a category of objects, people or other entities that
threat source? represents the origin of danger to an asset. A threat agent is the specific
instance or a component of a threat.


What is the difference between vulnerability and Vulnerability is a potential weakness in an asset or its defensive control
exposure? system. An exposure is a condition or state of being exposed. In IS, exposure
exists when a vulnerability is known to an attacker.


What is a loss in the context of information security? A loss is a single instance of an information asset suffering damage or
destruction, unintended or unauthorized modification or disclosure, or denial
of use.




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What type of security was dominant in the early years Physical security was dominant in the early years of computing.
of computing?


What are the three components of the C.I.A. triad? Confidentiality, Integrity & Availability
What are they used for?
The C.I.A. triad has been the standard for computer security in both industry
and government since the development of the mainframe.


If the C.I.A. triad is incomplete, why is it so commonly The CIA triangle is still used because it addresses the major concerns with the
used in security? vulnerability of information systems.




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Describe the critical characteristics of information. a. Confidentiality
How are they used in the study of computer security? b. Integrity
c. Availability
d. Accuracy
e. Authenticity
f. Utility
g. Possession


When the characteristic of information changes, the value of that information
either increases or, more commonly, decreases. Some characteristics affect
information's value to users more than others, depending on circumstances




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