Information Security Fundamentals

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All of the following are business security domains except: hackers, users, WAN, system

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hackers

Front

Which security principles are covered by the CIA triad?

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confidentiality, integrity, availability

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How does a zero-day vulnerability differ from malware?

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it is a flaw in software when it was released, not an infection

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How does a rootkit virus work?

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infects a computer before the operating system loads

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What does a keylogger do?

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tracks a user's keystrokes on the keyboard

Front

Which malware does not steal or destroy data, rather prevents user access to it until a fee is paid?

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ransomware

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A cookie that remains until an expiration date is met is:

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persistent cookie

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What does compliance mean?

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following the rules or standards that have been established

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Which law prevents company executives from hiding or destroying electronic records?

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SOX

Front

Which of the following is not considered social engineering?
dumpster diving,
convincing people to reveal information,
encrypting data to prevent user access until a fee is paid,
looking through social media sites for information

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encrypting data to prevent user access until a fee is paid