Model of Computer Security and Network Security Goals

According to the Model of Computer Security, what does 'Protection' stand for?

• The actions taken after a security breach

• The goal of computer security

• The process of keeping data intact and unmodified

• The actions taken to prevent a security issue before it happens

What does 'CIA' stand for in the context of Network Security goals?

• Calculation, Integration, Authentication

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Control, Inspection, Authorization

• Connection, Identification, Authorization

What is the goal of maintaining 'Confidentiality' in Network Security?

• Ensuring data is not revealed to unauthorized entities

• Making sure data is accessible to allowed users

• Keeping data intact and not modified or corrupted

• Protecting systems from cyber attacks

What does integrity in cybersecurity refer to?

• Protection against unauthorized access

• Protection against data loss

• Protection against unauthorized modification

• Protection against software piracy

What does "Availability" in cybersecurity refer to?

• Ensuring that data is not changed by unauthorized individuals

• Ensuring that data is kept secret and private

• Protection against denial of service

• Ensuring that data is accessible to authorized users

Which of the following is an example of a breach of confidentiality?

• A DDoS attack that takes down a website

• A virus that corrupts data on a computer

• NSA leaks of government data by Edward Snowden

• A firewall that fails to filter out malicious traffic

What is a common reason for a loss of availability in data?

• A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack.

• A virus infection.

• Physical damage to storage devices.

• Unauthorized data encryption.

What can happen if you follow a link in a phishing email?

• You get redirected to the real website

• Your details remain secure

• Your details such as account numbers and passwords can be stolen

• You receive a reward from the organization

What is one indicator of a phishing email?

• The email contains high-quality images and graphics.

• The email address of the sender matches the company they claim to represent.

• There are misspellings or incorrect grammar in the email.

• The URL matches the text when you hover over a link.

What is a "Path" in the context of computer file systems?

• A) A program that allows users to edit files

• B) The list of folders or "directory tree" in which your file is stored

• C) A type of file format

• D) The name of a specific file