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WorksheetsCybersecurity Terminology Quiz Part 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the definition of interoperability?
The ability of one set of entities to physically connect to and logically communicate with another set of entities.
A security event in which an intruder gains unauthorized access to a system.
Authentication using two or more different factors.
An update to correct particular problems with software.
What is the definition of intrusion?
The ability of one set of entities to physically connect to and logically communicate with another set of entities.
A security event in which an intruder gains unauthorized access to a system.
Authentication using two or more different factors.
An update to correct particular problems with software.
Is intrusion detection and prevention the process of monitoring events in a computer system or network, analyzing them for signs of possible incidents, and attempting to stop detected possible incidents?
True
False
What is the definition of malware?
The ability of one set of entities to physically connect to and logically communicate with another set of entities.
A security event in which an intruder gains unauthorized access to a system.
The process of monitoring events in a computer system or network, analyzing them for signs of possible incidents, and attempting to stop detected possible incidents.
A program that is inserted into a system with the intent of compromising the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim's data.
What is the definition of multifactor authentication?
The ability of one set of entities to physically connect to and logically communicate with another set of entities.
A security event in which an intruder gains unauthorized access to a system.
Authentication using two or more different factors.
A program that is inserted into a system with the intent of compromising the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim's data.
What is the process of identifying the risks to system security and determining the probability of occurrence, the resulting impact, and the additional safeguards that mitigate this impact?
Risk analysis
Risk assessment
Scanning
Spear Phishing
What is the process of identifying, estimating, and prioritizing risks to organizational operations resulting from the operation of an information system?
Risk analysis
Risk assessment
Spoofing
Structured Query Language (SQL) injection
What is the term used to describe sending packets or requests to another system to gain information to be used in a subsequent attack?
Risk analysis
Risk assessment
Scanning
Spear Phishing
What is the term used to describe faking the sending address of a transmission to gain illegal entry into a secure system?
Risk analysis
Risk assessment
Spoofing
Structured Query Language (SQL) injection
What is the term used to describe an attack technique that attempts to subvert the relationship between a webpage and its supporting database?
Risk analysis
Risk assessment
Spoofing
Structured Query Language (SQL) injection
What is the term used to describe the act of an attacker impersonating another user or device to gain unauthorized access?
Risk analysis
Risk assessment
Spoofing
Structured Query Language (SQL) injection
What is the term used to describe the process of finding vulnerabilities in a system that could be exploited by an attacker?
Risk analysis
Vulnerability scanning
Spoofing
Structured Query Language (SQL) injection
What is the definition of a firewall in terms of computer security?
A security event in which an intruder gains unauthorized access to a system.
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Authentication using two or more different factors.
A program that is inserted into a system with the intent of compromising the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim's data.
What is the definition of encryption in terms of data security?
The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
A security event in which an intruder gains unauthorized access to a system.
The ability of one set of entities to physically connect to and logically communicate with another set of entities.
A program that is inserted into a system with the intent of compromising the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim's data.
What is the term used to describe the act of sending an email or other communication from a fake address or faking the identity of a trusted entity to trick individuals into providing sensitive information?
Spoofing
Phishing
SQL Injection
Scanning
