Security Basics Quiz

What are the three properties of secure information referred to by the "CIA Triad"?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accessibility

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

• Confidentiality, Information, and Accessibility

• Confidentiality, Information, and Availability

What does confidentiality mean in the context of computer security?

• Information is accessible to everyone

• Information is only revealed to authorized users

• Information is stored and transferred as intended

• Information is available to modify

What does integrity mean in the context of computer security?

• Information is accessible to everyone

• Information is only revealed to authorized users

• Information is stored and transferred as intended

• Information is available to modify

What does availability mean in the context of computer security?

• Information is accessible to everyone

• Information is only revealed to authorized users

• Information is stored and transferred as intended

• Information is accessible to those authorized to view or modify it

What is the primary goal of security in computer systems?

• To make information accessible to everyone

• To control access to resources

• To ensure information is always available

• To prevent any modifications to information

What is a common misconception organizations have about their network security?

• They believe their networks are always secure

• They think their networks are always under attack

• They assume their networks are never secure

• They believe their networks are only secure with external help

What is the term for an attempt to get access to information on a host or storage device that you are not authorized to view?

• Eavesdropping

• Snooping

• Replay

• Impersonation

Which of the following is also known as sniffing?

• Social engineering

• On-path attack

• Eavesdropping/wiretapping

• Impersonation

What does social engineering/dumpster diving involve?

What is an on-path attack?