ITS Network Security pt2

What is a method for protecting the client and server from security threats known as?

• Firewall configuration

• Network bandwidth optimization

• Reducing the attack surface

• Data backup management

Which authentication method requires users to provide two or more forms of verification before granting access?

• Biometric authentication

• Token-based authentication

• Multifactor authentication

• Single sign-on

What is used to control access to files and folders in Windows?

• Data loss prevention

• Intrusion detection systems

• Network access control

• Access control lists

What is the process of recording events in an information system to provide a record of user activities?

• Intrusion prevention

• Packet filtering

• Monitoring

• Logging

What is the process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access?

• Decryption

• Encoding

• Obfuscation

• Cryptography

Which encryption method is used to protect data stored on a computer's hard drive?

• Public key encryption

• AES encryption

• SSL/TLS encryption

• Bitlocker

What is the purpose of a virtual private network (VPN) encryption?

• To secure social media accounts

• To protect data at rest

• To encrypt network traffic

• To secure email communication

What type of encryption is used to encrypt data and can only be decrypted with the corresponding private key?

• Private key

• Public key

• Asymmetric key

• Symmetric key

What is the process of granting access to a user or group to perform specific tasks?

• Authorization

• Authentication

• Verification

• Validation

What is one of the purposes of User Account Control (UAC) in Windows?

• To encrypt user data

• To manage user permissions

• To control user access to files

• To prevent unauthorized software installation