Study Guide: Unit 3D- Physical Security

What is an example of unauthorized access in physical attacks?

• Intercepting communication by tapping into network cables.

• Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.

• Searching through discarded materials to find sensitive information.

• Gaining physical access to a system or facility without permission.

What is hardware tampering in physical attacks?

• Listening in on communication by tapping into network cables.

• Manipulating computer hardware to compromise its integrity or functionality.

• Searching through discarded materials to find sensitive information.

• Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.

What is eavesdropping in physical attacks?

• Manipulating computer hardware to compromise its integrity or functionality.

• Gaining physical access to a system or facility without permission.

• Listening in on or intercepting communication by tapping into network cables or devices.

• Searching through discarded materials to find sensitive information.

What is dumpster diving in physical attacks?

• Gaining physical access to a system or facility without permission.

• Manipulating computer hardware to compromise its integrity or functionality.

• Searching through discarded materials to find sensitive information.

• Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.

What is the goal of social engineering attacks in physical attacks?

• To gain physical access to a system or facility.

• To manipulate computer hardware to compromise its integrity.

• To intercept communication by tapping into network cables.

• To manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.

What type of attack involves exploiting electromagnetic signals to interfere with electronic systems?

• Electromagnetic Attacks

• Power Attacks

• Environmental Attacks

• RFID Cloning Attacks

How can brute force attacks be mitigated?

• By blocking accounts after a defined number of incorrect password attempts.

• By encrypting communication channels.

• By using RFID cards with other authentication measures.

• By increasing the temperature and humidity levels in server rooms.

What is RFID cloning in physical attacks?

• Gaining physical access to a system or facility without permission.

• Manipulating computer hardware to compromise its integrity or functionality.

• Exploiting vulnerabilities in the power supply to disrupt or compromise systems.

• Copying the data stored on an RFID card to create a duplicate card for unauthorized access.

What do environmental attacks target in physical attacks?

• Manipulating communication channels.

• Manipulating computer hardware.

• Manipulating physical conditions of a system.

• Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.

What is an example of an environmental attack?

• Tampering with temperature and humidity levels to disrupt operations.

• Manipulating computer hardware components.

• Intercepting communication by tapping into network cables.

• Breaking into a data center to gain unauthorized access to server rooms.