Network Security Quiz

Why do we need security?

• To protect vital information while allowing access

• To provide authentication and access control

• To guarantee availability of resources

• All of the above

Is the Internet secure?

Can the Internet be secured?

Can society ever be safe?

What can the attackers do?

• Eavesdropping

• Masquerading

• Forgery

• All of the above

What is a vulnerability?

• A strength in a system

• A weakness in a system

• A type of attack

• None of the above

What is the risk formula?

• Risk = likelihood + consequence

• Risk = likelihood x consequence

• Risk = likelihood - consequence

• Risk = likelihood / consequence

What is authentication?

• To identify individual users

• To control user permissions

• To monitor network traffic

• To encrypt data

What is the main motivation behind DDoS attacks?

• To steal data

• To extort money

• To disrupt services

• To test security

What is BCP38?

• A protocol for secure communication

• A method for defeating DoS attacks

• A type of malware

• None of the above