CISSP Crash Course - Security in Systems Part 2

The video tutorial covers various aspects of modern computing systems, including microservices, containerization, serverless computing, embedded systems, high performance computing, edge computing, and virtualized systems. It explains the benefits, functionalities, and security concerns associated with each technology, providing a comprehensive overview of how these systems are used in different applications and environments.

What is a key characteristic of microservices in web applications?

• They are multi-functional components.

• They are always modified after deployment.

• They are deployed as immutable objects.

• They do not require secure APIs.

How do containers differ from virtual machines?

• Containers cannot be used in cloud environments.

• Containers are less secure than VMs.

• Containers require more resources than VMs.

• Containers share the host OS, while VMs have separate OS instances.

What is a defining feature of serverless computing?

• Applications run continuously regardless of demand.

• The server is managed by the application owner.

• Functions run only when called and terminate immediately after.

• It is the same as Platform as a Service (PaaS).

Which of the following is an example of a network-enabled device?

• A field programmable gate array

• A Raspberry Pi

• An Amazon Fire Stick

• A store kiosk

What is a major security concern for embedded systems?

• Unlimited encryption capabilities

• Excessive transmission range

• High processing power

• Limited ability to patch systems remotely

What is the primary goal of edge computing?

• To centralize data processing

• To increase latency in data access

• To place data and compute close to the user

• To eliminate the need for content delivery networks

What is a benefit of virtualized systems?

• They are incompatible with existing software.

• They provide isolation and scalability.

• They require dedicated hardware for each application.

• They reduce the need for operating systems.