Chapter 10 - Security Flashcards
Goals, how big is the problem, responsibilities, significance of Stuxnet, videos, case study
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What is information security?
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Information Security (InfoSec) is the practice of preventing unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, inspection, recording, or destruction of information. It is a general term that can be used regardless of the form the data may take
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What are the types of losses
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Pretexting, phishing, spoofing (IP & Email), Drive-by sniffers, and hacking
3
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What are the 5 components of Safeguard
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hardware, software, data, procedure, people
4
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How should you secure your privacy?
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- business professionals must consider legality, ethics, and wisdom when requesting, storing, or disseminating data
- think carefully about email you open over public wifis
- use long, strong passwords and if you’re unsure don’t give the data
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Why is the example of Stuxnet important?
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the example of Stuxnet is important because many governments try to hack each other in this manner and Stuxnet went undercover as a window’s program
