Data security risks

Question 1

What are some common data transfer security risks

Answer 1

1. Hackers
2. Insider Threats
3. Social Engineering
4. Unencryped transfers
5. Weak Encryption
6. Insecure protocols

Question 2

Explain insecure protocols

Answer 2

Insecure Protocols

Using http instead of https when dealing with sensitive information

Question 3

Explain weak encryption

Answer 3

Weak encryption

Weak or outdated encryption protocols used when transferring sensitive data

Question 4

Explain unencrypted transfers

Answer 4

Unencrypted transfers

No encryption protocols used when transferring sensitive data

Question 5

Explain social engineering

Answer 5

Social engineering

Manipulating network users into giving away confidential information or clicking links which install malware leading to the compromise of data

Question 6

Explain insider threats

Answer 6

Insider threats

Intentionally/unintentionally compromising network security policies leading to data interception/theft

Question 7

Explain insider threats

Answer 7

Insider threats

Intentionally/unintentionally compromising network security policies leading to data interception/theft