Data Protection Security Measures

What is encryption?

• Encryption is the process of converting information into a physical form.

• Encryption is the process of decoding information or data.

• Encryption is the process of compressing information or data.

• Encryption is the process of converting information or data into a code or cipher to prevent unauthorized access or to protect it during transmission.

Which encryption technique uses a single key for both encryption and decryption?

• Hashing

• Symmetric key encryption

• Public key encryption

• Asymmetric key encryption

What is the purpose of access control mechanisms?

• To enhance system performance

• To increase system complexity

• The purpose of access control mechanisms is to regulate and manage access to resources or information in a system.

• To prevent unauthorized access to resources or information

Which access control mechanism uses a combination of username and password for authentication?

• username/password authentication

• biometric authentication

• single sign-on

• two-factor authentication

What is the purpose of intrusion detection systems?

• To improve network speed and performance

• The purpose of intrusion detection systems is to monitor network traffic and identify unauthorized or malicious activity.

• To prevent hackers from gaining access to a network

• To encrypt sensitive data

Which type of intrusion detection system analyzes network traffic to identify potential threats?

• NIDS

• IPS

• Firewall

• HIDS

What is the purpose of backup and recovery strategies?

• The purpose of backup and recovery strategies is to create duplicate copies of data for easy access.

• The purpose of backup and recovery strategies is to protect and recover data in case of data loss or system failures.

• The purpose of backup and recovery strategies is to increase the storage capacity of a system.

• The purpose of backup and recovery strategies is to improve the performance of a system.

Which backup strategy involves creating multiple copies of data at different locations?

• incremental backup

• offsite backup

• onsite backup

• differential backup

What is the purpose of security awareness training?

• The purpose of security awareness training is to waste time and resources.

• The purpose of security awareness training is to teach individuals how to hack into computer systems.

• The purpose of security awareness training is to promote fear and paranoia among individuals.

• The purpose of security awareness training is to educate individuals about potential security threats and how to prevent them.

Which security awareness training method involves simulated phishing attacks?

• firewall configuration training

• password management training

• phishing simulation training

• virus detection training