CSF-PT05Q1

Which security principle focuses on ensuring that data cannot be altered without authorization?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Authentication

Which of the following is an example of a physical security control?

• Firewalls

• Encryption

• Turnstiles

• Antivirus

What is the main advantage of using Single Sign-On (SSO)?

• It requires multiple passwords for increased security

• It provides a higher level of encryption for data

• It ensures that users have minimal access rights

• It simplifies user authentication by allowing access to multiple applications with one set of credentials

Which device is primarily used to filter and monitor network traffic, both incoming and outgoing, according to predefined security rules?

• Switch

• Router

• Firewall

• Hub

What is the primary function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

• To increase internet speed

• To provide secure remote access to a network

• To monitor network traffic

• To detect malware

Which of the following is a common method for preventing DDoS attacks?

• Implementing strong passwords

• Using intrusion detection systems (IDS)

• Employing network firewalls

• Deploying rate limiting and traffic analysis

What type of attack involves intercepting and possibly modifying communication between two parties without their awareness?

• Phishing

• Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• SQL Injection

What security measure is used to detect and prevent unauthorized access to a private network?

• Antivirus software

• Web proxy

• Network Intrusion Prevention System (NIPS)

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software

What is the name of the issuer of public key infrastructure certificates?

• Certificate Authority

• Man In The Middle

• Resource Access Control Facility

• DOA Issuer

What is a trial-and-error method used to decode encrypted data through exhaustive effort rather than employing intellectual strategies?

• Winnowing

• Cryptanalysis

• Serendipity

• Brute Force