Fundamentals of Secure Software - Application Security Goals

The video tutorial covers the fundamental goals of cybersecurity, focusing on the CIA principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It explains how these principles are applied to protect technological assets, using a real-world example of securing a rocket. The tutorial also discusses various security principles and mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, fail-safe defaults, and complete mediation in designing secure systems.

What are the three primary pillars of cybersecurity?

• Authentication, Authorization, Auditing

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Access, Control, Monitoring

• Encryption, Hashing, Redundancy

In the context of a rocket, which of the following is considered an asset?

• Atmosphere

• Space debris

• Weak heat shield

• Fuel

What is a potential vulnerability for a rocket?

• Strong hull

• Faulty equipment

• Secure communication

• Redundant systems

Which document is known for outlining fundamental security principles?

• The Cybersecurity Framework

• The Data Privacy Act

• The Information Security Guidelines

• The Protection of Information in Computer Systems

What does the principle of 'economy of mechanisms' emphasize?

• Using multiple security layers

• Hiding security measures

• Keeping systems simple

• Increasing system complexity

What does 'fail-safe defaults' mean in security?

• Allowing access by default

• Denying access when a failure occurs

• Ignoring system errors

• Providing open access during failures

What is the principle of 'least privilege' about?

• Granting maximum access to users

• Sharing all system information

• Providing access only to necessary resources

• Allowing unrestricted data access