Security 101 The Lesson 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

Computer security correct answer: methods, techniques, and tools used to ensure that a computer system is secure Information security correct answer: Information security: Often used synonymously with computer security but emphasizes the protection of the information that the system processes and stores, rather than on the hardware and software that constitute the system Information assurance correct answer: The practice of assuring information and managing risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data and the systems and processes used for those purposes hacker correct answer: individual who understood the technical aspects of computer operating systems and networks *before* hacking correct answer: media refers to the process of gaining unauthorized access to computer systems and networks cracker: correct answer: One who breaks security on a system with malicious intent. cracking: correct answer: malicious hacking, in which an individual attempts to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks. malware correct answer: A class of software that is designed to cause harm virus: correct answer: A form of malicious code or software that attaches itself to other pieces of code in order to replicate. Viruses may contain a payload, which is a portion of the code that is designed to execute when a certain condition is met (such as on a certain date). This payload is often malicious in nature. firewall correct answer: A network device used to segregate traffic based on rules The "CIA" of security correct answer: Confidentiality Integrity Availability "Root" of security problems correct answer: Network and host misconfigurations - no qualified ppl Operating system and application flaws Computer Security Operation Model correct answer: Prote