Chapter 11: Security and Privacy

What is the primary focus of security?

• Protecting personal data

• Protecting user identity

• Protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data

• Protecting against unauthorised sharing

Which principle of security ensures that data is accessible in a timely manner?

• Privacy

• Availability

• Integrity

• Confidentiality

What does privacy primarily protect?

• Data from unauthorised access

• User identity and personal data

• Data integrity

• Data availability

Which of the following is a common threat to data integrity?

• Cookies

• Data corruption

• Adware

• Phishing

What is a common method used to enforce security?

• Public access

• Data mining

• Encryption

• Social media sharing

Which act requires organisations to seek consent before collecting personal data?

• Computer Misuse Act

• Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

• Privacy Act

• Data Protection Act

What type of malware secretly collects personal information?

• Trojan horse

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Adware

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To store data

• To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

• To encrypt data

• To create backups

Which of the following is a sign of phishing?

• No spelling errors

• Secure website URLs

• Personalised messages

• Generic greetings in emails

What is the main risk associated with cookies?

• They can prevent unauthorised access

• They can encrypt data

• They can track user movements across websites

• They can cause data corruption