Security Protection and Risk Management (Revision 1)

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

• Prevent unauthorised access to a network

• To encrypt data

• To detect and remove malware

• To backup data

What is the primary goal of risk management?

• To eliminate all risks

• To transfer risk to a third party

• To minimise the impacts from risks

• To accept risks

What is the primary function of encryption?

• To prevent unauthorised access to data

• To detect and remove malware

• To backup data

• To speed up data transfer

What is the primary purpose of an intrusion detection system?

• To prevent unauthorised access to a network

• To encrypt data

• To detect and alert on attempted network breaches

• To backup data

Which of the following is a common security measure for mobile devices? (Choose all that apply)

• Encryption

• Remote wiping

• Fingerprint recognition

• Screen lock

What is the main function of access controls?

• To detect and remove malware

• To prevent unauthorised access to data

• To speed up data transfer

• To enforce policies for granting and revoking access to resources

What is the primary goal of a security policy?

• To prevent all cyber-attacks

• To establish guidelines for protecting an organisations assets

• To encrypt all data

• To backup all data

What is the primary function of an intrusion prevention system (IPS)?

• To prevent unauthorised access to a network

• To detect and block malicious network traffic

• To encrypt data

• To backup data

What is the main benefit of using a VPN on an unsecured network?

• It hides your location

• It encrypts your data

• It ensures websites have up to date certificates

• It lets you access other devices on the network

What is the name of the legislation that focuses on IT related crime?

• Data Protection Act
• GDSR
• Computer Misuse Act
• GDPR