205 Information and Technology Flashcards

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Identify the term IDS and explain its purpose

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Intrusion Detection System: software that automates the intrusion detection process i.e. cameras

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Identify the term IPS and explain its purpose

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Intrusion Prevention System: software that has all the capabilities of an intrusion detection system and can also attempt to stop possible incidents

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What is the purpose of eRequestor?

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Self-help web-based tool designed to give customers the ability to submit and receive feedback on their IT issues.

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Define PKI and its importance

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Public Key Infrastructure - verifies that users are, in fact, who they say they are. Provides confirmation that documents have not been tampered with or altered.

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What does “product” refer to when filling out a request for systems?

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Refers to the account that is being requested.

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What is required to terminate systems access when a civilian, military, or government contractor departs DIA?

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Systems Access will terminate all necessary accounts once the employee’s status is terminated in eZHR

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How are data spills and IA incidents reported?

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To the Information Assurance office by phone/email.

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What are Trusted Agents?

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Representative who conducts SCI Certification Test and Evaluation in accordance with regulation.

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What training is required by DIA for information assurance/computer users?

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  • IA Awareness Training for General Users
  • DoD IA Awareness
  • Federal Information Systems Security Awareness
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What is CDS?

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Cross Domain Services or Cross Domain Solutions - refers to the *exchange of data or info between domains of different classification.

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Define “data spills”

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Classified data being transmitted or transferred to a lower classification system or Malicious Code Activity

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Define CNA

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Computer Network Attack: Operations to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information resident on computers and computer networks or the computers and networks themselves.

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Define CND

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Computer Network Defense: Actions taken to protect, monitor, analyze, detect and respond to unauthorized activity within DoD information systems and computer networks.

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State the purpose of the DoD IAVA process

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IAVA: Information Assurance Vulnerability Attack. Supports the protection of DoD systems against known or identified vulnerabilities.

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State the function(s) of the CIO

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CIO: Chief Information Officer. Leads the technical efforts of a global team of IT professionals responsible for the IT assets, resources, capabilities, and servies supporting IC customers worldwide.

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What is the difference between a Thick and Thin Client?

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Thin Client: a single ultra-thin terminal that requires a DTW Smart Card.

Thick Client: equipped with 3 Thick Clients (i.e. computer terminals) and a switch box.