EXAM STUDY(Graded A+)
Hack Value - ANSWERS--It is the notion among hackers that something is worth doing
or is interesting
Information Security Overview - ANSWERS--System security refers to the methods and
procedures for preventing unauthorized access, disclosure, use, or modification of data
and information systems. Information security ensures that data is kept confidential,
secure, and accessible. An organization's confidential information and data will not be
secure if it lacks security policies and suitable security standards, placing itindanger.
Security policies and well-defined procedurescan help secure an organization's assets
from unauthorized access and disclosure.It is necessary to understand some essential
cyber security terminology. These terminologies will help in understanding information
security concepts
Doxing - ANSWERS--means publishing information, or a set of information, associated
with an individual. This information is collected from publicly available databases, mostly
social media and similar sources.
zero-day attack - ANSWERS--Attack between the time a software vulnerability is
discovered and a patch to fix the problem is released.
vulnerability - ANSWERS--A flaw or weakness that allows a threat agent to bypass
security.
Bot - ANSWERS--is a software that controls the target remotely and executed
predefined tasks. Its capable of running automated scripts over the internet.