3a - Understanding system vulnerabilities 2 Flashcards
define OEM
original equipment manufacturer
how can os updates cause system vulnerabilities?
os updates mean that oems must update their drivers to support the new os, meaning there may be months without a system update
why is iOS seen as more secure then android?
because iOS is distributed from one source (apple) the source code is harder obtain and develop exploits for
what is end point security?
end point security is mitigation methods distributed onto end point devices of a network, for example, AV or software firewalls
define some physical vulnerabilities
theft, natural causes, destruction
why are USB storage devices more vulnerable
they are taken out of location, for example an office, and are small enough to easily conceal
how can USB sticks be protected
they can be physical attached to ones person, or encrypted so the data is unreadable.
define supply chain attack
a supply chain attack is where the weakest link in a supply chain is attacked in order to disturb the rest of the supply chain
define DBS check
A DBS check is looking at an employees criminal record in order to find previous convictons, they take between 24 hrs and 5 days to be completed
What are some organisational cloud vulnerabilities
The org has no control over the security mitigations at the data centre. Files are always internet connected
Define IoT
The internet of things is a network of internet connected non standard devices, such as Wi-Fi controlled light bulbs.
