Cybersecurity & the CIA Triad Flashcard

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What does the 'C' in the CIA Triad stand for?

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Confidentiality

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What does integrity in the CIA Triad mean?

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Ensuring data is accurate and has not been tampered with

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A hacker changes the grades in a school's database. Which part of the CIA Triad is violated? Options: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Authentication

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Integrity

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What is the main goal of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?

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Prevent users from accessing services

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Using encryption to protect files on a computer supports which part of the CIA Triad?

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Confidentiality

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What best helps ensure the availability of a system?

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Backing up data regularly

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A company installs antivirus software and firewalls. This is primarily to protect which of the following? User convenience, Confidentiality and integrity, Cost efficiency, File compression

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Confidentiality and integrity

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Which of these is an example of a breach of confidentiality?

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An employee shares a customer's private information without permission

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Why is the CIA Triad important in cybersecurity?

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It provides a framework for securing information systems

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What would be a threat to integrity in an online shopping system?

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Orders being modified without customer permission