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Network Security Chapter 1-3
Network Security Chapter 1-3
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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 2
10/14/2010

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What is Security?
Definition
Security can be considered as a state of freedom from danger or risk.
Term
What does CIA stand for?
Definition
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability.
Term
What is an example of an Asset?
Definition
Car Stereo. Something that has value.
Term
What is an example of a Threat?
Definition
Steal
Term
What is an example of a Threat?
Definition
Steal stereo from car. An event or object that may defeat the security measures in place and result in a loss.
Term
What is an example of a Threat Agent?
Definition
Theif. A person or thing that has the power to carry out a threat.
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What is an example of a Vulnerability
Definition
Hole in fence. Something that allows a threat to bypass security.
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What is an example of a Exploit?
Definition
Climb through hole in fence. When something can be done via a hole in the system.
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What is an example of a Risk?
Definition
Transfer to insurance company. The likelihood something will be stolen.
Term
What is Cyberterrorism?
Definition
Surprise attack by terrorist groups using computer technology and the Internet.
Term
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) deals with what?
Definition
Deals with fighting company corruption. Covers the corporate officers, auditors, and attorneys of publicly traded companies. Requires internal control of electronic financial reports.
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What is a Hacker?
Definition
A computer expert who illegally breaks into or attempts to break into a computer system.
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What is a Script Kiddie?
Definition
Script Kiddies want to break into computers to create damage.
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What is a spy?
Definition
A person who has been hired to beak into computer systems and steal information.
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What is a Cybercriminal?
Definition
A loose-knit network of attackers, identity thieves, and financial fraudsters.
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What are the steps of an attack?
Definition
Probe for information, penetrate any defenses, modify security settings, circulate to other systems, and paralyze networks and devices.
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What is layering?
Definition
Layering is having layers of security. Layering allows for stronger defenses.
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What is limiting?
Definition
Limiting who can access your network or who has privileges. Least amount of access is necessary in maintaining a safe network.
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What is Diversity?
Definition
Diversity is closely related to layering. Different layers that have products or security by different vendors. One attacker couldn't possibly master multiple defense systems.
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