unit1 - reading 2 - what is security

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What is an attack in the context of security?

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An act that can cause damage to compromise information and/or the systems that support it. Attacks can be active or passive, intentional or unintentional, and direct or indirect.

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Who is known as the founder of the Internet?

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Larry Roberts, who developed the project called ARPANET.

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What is the purpose of communications security?

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To protect networking components, connections, and contents.

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What is the difference between authorized users and hackers in terms of system access?

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Authorized users have legal access to a system, whereas hackers have illegal access.

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What does it mean for an organization to minimize risk to match their risk appetite?

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It means that organizations must assess the quantity and nature of risk they are willing to accept.

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What are the two main types of attacks?

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Active and passive attacks.

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What is the difference between intentional and unintentional attacks?

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Intentional attacks are deliberate actions taken to compromise security, while unintentional attacks occur without malicious intent.

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What is ARPANET?

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ARPANET is the project developed by Larry Roberts, which is considered the precursor to the modern Internet.

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What is network security?

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Network security involves measures to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of computer networks and data.

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What is the role of a hacker?

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A hacker is someone who uses technical skills to gain unauthorized access to systems or networks.