1.0 Security Concepts

What does CIRT stand for?

• CIRT stands for Computer Incident Response Team.

• CIRT stands for Computer Information Response Team.

• CIRT stands for Cyber Incident Response Taskforce.

• CIRT stands for Critical Infrastructure Response Team.

What does CSIRT stand for?

• CSIRT stands for Computer Security Incident Response Team.

• CSIRT stands for Computer System Information Response Team.

• CSIRT stands for Cyber Security Incident Recovery Team.

• CSIRT stands for Central Security Information Response Team.

What is a Security operations center (SOC)?

• A place for software development

• The location where security professionals monitor and protect critical information assets in an organization.

• A type of cyber attack

• A software tool

What are assets in the context of security concepts?

• Assets are resources that need protection in security.

• Assets are liabilities in financial terms.

• Assets are only physical objects in security.

• Assets are unrelated to security concepts.

What are threats in the context of security concepts?

• Potential dangers that can exploit vulnerabilities

• Tools used to protect against attacks

• Methods of encrypting data

• Ways to improve system performance

Who are threat agents in the context of security concepts?

• Individuals or groups that pose a potential risk to security

• Software tools used to protect against threats

• Security protocols implemented to safeguard data

• Hardware devices designed to prevent unauthorized access

What could be a vulnerability in a security context?

• A strong password

• A disgruntled employee

• An updated software

• A secure network

A vulnerability in the context of security concepts is:

• a weakness in a system that can be exploited

• a type of firewall

• an encryption method

• a security protocol

Information security is the practice of protecting what?

• Data and information from unauthorized access

• Physical assets from theft

• Employees from workplace hazards

• Company reputation from damage

What challenges does a security professional face?

• Managing cybersecurity threats

• Handling physical security

• Ensuring compliance with regulations

• All of the above