Chapter 5 Checkpoint Flashcards
True or False: any illegal act involving the use of a computer or related devices generally is referred to as crimware
False
True or False: some malware contains elements of a virus, worm, and trojan horse
True
True or False: a rootkit displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other internet services
False
True or False: an audit trail records in a file both successful and unsuccessful access attempts
True
True or False: it is good practice to change your password frequently
True
True or False: a typical license agreement allows you to rent or lease the software
False
True or False: unencrypted, readable data is called ciphertext
False
True or False: private key encryption also is called asymmetric key encryption
True
True or False: VPN’s encrypt data to help ensure that the data is safe from being intercepted by unauthorized people
True
True or False: although wireless access provides many conveniences to users, it also poses additional security risks
True
True or False: it is impossible to detect if someone is accessing your wireless home network
False
True or False: before recycling, refurbishing, or discarding your old computer, you should erase, remove, or destroy its hard disk so that the information it stored remain private
True
A ____________ is someone who demands payment to stop an attack on an organization’s technology infrastructure.
cyberextortionist
________ is a type of malware that is placed on a computer without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user.
spyware
An employee using an organization’s computer to send personal email messages might be an example of ___________ _______ ___ ____.
unauthorized access and use
A _________ is a private combination of words, often up to 100 characters in length and containing mixed capitalization and punctuation, associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources.
passphrase
A(n) _________ encryption algorithm inserts characters between existing characters.
expansion
A(n) _________ _____ is a set of characters that the originator of the data uses to encrypt the text and the recipient of the data uses to decrypt the text.
encryption key
A(n) ________ _____ ________ backup method is the only real-time back up, providing very fast recovery of data.
continuos data protection
Online shopping websites generally use a ________ to keep track of items in a user’s shopping cart.
session cookie
any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer or mobile device hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability
digital security risk
program that performs a repetitive task on a network
bot
compromised computer or device whose owner is unaware the computer or device is being controlled remotely by an outsider
zombie
an assault whose purpose is to disrupt compute access to an internet service such as the web or email
denial of service attack
technique intruders use to make their network or internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network
spoofing
a program or set of instructions in a program that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network
back door
security measure that defines who can access a computer, device, or network, when they can access it, and what actions they can take while accesses it
access control
the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks
cyberforensics
notice that guarantees a user or website is legitimate
digital certificate
strategy designed to prevent illegal distribution of movies, music, and other digital content
digital rights management
What is cyberwarfare?
A cybercrime attack whose goal ranges from disabling a government’s computer network to crippling a country
Differentiate among the various categories of cybercriminals.
1) Hacker
2) Cracker
3) Script Kiddie
4) Corporate Spy
5) Unethical Employee
6) Cyberextortionist
7) Cyberterrorist
Differentiate among denial of service attacks, back doors, and spoofing.
Denial of service attacks- an assault whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an internet service such as the web or email
Back doors- a program or set of instructions in a program that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network
Spoofing- a technique intruders use to make their network or internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network.
What are methods to protect computers, mobile devices, and networks from attacks?
(1) Use antivirus software
(2) Be suspicious of unsolicited email attachments
(3) Scan removable media for malware before using it
(4) Implement firewall solutions
(5) Back up regularly
How does a biometric device work?
A biometric device authenticates a person’s identity by translating a personal characteristic, such as a fingerprint, into a digital code that is compared with a digital code stored in a computer verifying a physical or behavioral characteristic.
Explain how a biometric payment is made.
A biometric payment, is where the customer’s fingerprint is read by a fingerprint reader that is linked to a payment method such as a checking account or credit card.
List five backup methods.
1) Full backup
2) Differential backup
3) Incremental backup
4) Selective backup
5) Continuous data protection (CDP)
What are the four components contained in a disaster recovery plan?
(1) Emergency Plan
(2) Backup Plan
(3) Recovery Plan
(4) Test Plan
What is private browsing?
Private Browsing, does not keep track of the websites you are visiting.
List ways you can secure your browser.
(1) Clear your browsing history often
(2) Enable private browsing
(3) Turn off location sharing
(4) Never store passwords
(5) Clear cookies regularly
(6) Avoid phishing websites
Which backup method is this:
longest backup time
Full backup
Which backup method is this:
copies only the files that have changed since the last full backup
Differential backup
Which backup method is this:
fast backup method; requires minimal storage space to back up
Differential backup
Which backup method is this:
recovery is time-consuming because the last full backup plus the differential backup are needed
Differential backup
Which backup method is this:
copies only the files that have changed since the last full or incremental backup
Incremental backup
Which backup method is this:
fastest backup method
Incremental backup
Which backup method is this:
requires minimal storage space to back up, only most recent changes saved
Incremental backup
Which backup method is this:
recovery is most time-consuming because the last full backup and all incremental backups since the last full backup are needed
Incremental backup
Which backup method is this:
users choose which folders and files to include in a backup
Selective backup
Which backup method is this:
fast backup method, provides great flexibility
Selective backup
Which backup method is this:
difficult to manage individual file backups
Selective backup
Which backup method is this:
least manageable of all the backup methods
Selective backup
Which backup method is this:
all data is backed up whenever a change is made
Continuous data protection (CDP)
Which backup method is this:
the only real-time backup, very fast recovery of data
Continuous data protection (CDP)
Which backup method is this:
very expensive and requires a great amount of storage
Continuous data protection (CDP)
