Information Assurance in a Government DoD (GROUP 7)

what is the primary reason Information Assurance (IA) is crucial for the Department of Defense (DoD)?

• Enhancing office productivity and efficiency.

• Complying with international privacy laws.

• Ensuring the protection of national security

• To increase the budget for the technology department.

Which of the following frameworks is mentioned as a guide for the DoD's IA strategy?

• Six Sigma

• COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies)

• The Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)

A breach in DoD systems could cause 'real-world damage' because these systems are:

• Easily replaceable with commercial alternatives.

• High-stakes, controlling weapons and logistics.

• only relevant to software developmentPrimarily used for public relations.

• Monitored by international watchdogs.

What is an 'Advanced Persistent Threat' (APT) as mentioned in the context of cyberwarfare?

• A type of hardware malfunction in defense systems.

• A common computer virus that is easily detected.

• A physical security breach at a military facility.

• A sophisticated, long-term cyberattack, often by a nation-state.

What is the core principle of the DoD's Information Assurance strategy?

• A risk-based approach applied throughout a system's life cycle.

• A compliance-based approach focused only on federal laws.

• An outsourced approach relying on third-party security firms.

• A reactive approach that responds to breaches after they occur.

A 'zero-day exploit' is a vulnerability that:

• Is exploited before the developers are aware of it.

• Can be blocked by any standard antivirus software.

• Is known to developers but has not been patched yet.

• Only affects systems that have not been updated in a year.

Which of the following is NOT listed as an area where Information Assurance is implemented?

• Surveillance drones

• Satellite communications

• Battlefield networks

• Civilian social media platforms

What is identified as one of the most significant challenges to DoD's Information Assurance?

• The slow pace of technology adoption within the military.

• Difficulty in recruiting qualified personnel.

• The growing sophistication of cyber threats from adversaries.

• Lack of funding for IA initiatives.

IA protects the integrity, confidentiality, and what other aspect of information systems?

• Affordability

• Usability

• Availability

• Scalability

The DoD's IA strategy ensures that security is a consideration from planning and development all the way through to:

• Operations and maintenance.

• The final budget approval.

• The first major system update.

• Accreditation by a third party.