Day 7 Reversed

Question 1

IDEA

Answer 1

International Data Encryption Algorithm

This is a symmetric cipher that is block-oriented, with the key size of 128 bits.

Question 2

IDF

Answer 2

Intermediate Distribution Frame

The wiring panels linked by risers between floors to perform cross-connection.

Question 3

IdP

Answer 3

Identity Provider

A service that contain subjects and can perform centralized authentication on behalf of service providers.

Question 4

IDS

Answer 4

Intrusion Detection System

A generic term referring to generating alerts four malicious activity.

Question 5

IEEE

Answer 5

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

The mission of the IEEE is to promote and develop technological advances for the benefit of humanity.

Question 6

IKE

Answer 6

Internet Key Exchange

This is used prior to IPSEC for the negotiation, exchange and management of symmetric key information.

Question 7

IM

Answer 7

Instant Messaging

A class of online chat that offers real-time transmission of messages over the Internet and local area networks.

Question 8

Image

Answer 8

Drive Cloning

The archival of information, bit by bit, or sector by sector to alternative media.

Question 9

IMAP4

Answer 9

Internet Message Access Protocol v4

This application listens on TCP/143 and it is clear text form.

Question 10

Incremental BU

Answer 10

Incremental Backup

It moves files to alternative media that have the archive bit set, and then it clears it.

Question 11

Input Validation

Answer 11

Inspection or Sanitation

The verification of programmatic input to an application.

Question 12

IoC

Answer 12

Indicators of Compromise

Artifacts and other forensic data that may be used to identify illicit activity, malware and data breaches.

Question 13

IoT

Answer 13

Internet of Things

A reference to network devices that typically have little defensive capability.

Question 14

IP

Answer 14

Internet Protocol

A layer 3 system for addressing, fragmenting, reassembly and delivery of datagrams.

Question 15

IPS

Answer 15

Intrusion Prevention System

A security measure designed to detect as well as prevent threats from advancing or escalating.

Question 16

IPSec

Answer 16

Internet Protocol Security

Generally considered the most secure remote access protocol.

Question 17

IPv6

Answer 17

Internet Protocol version 6

Greatly expands the address in space, provides for simplified headers and has hexadecimal addressing.

Question 18

IR

Answer 18

Incident Response

A generic reference to steps to be taken after specific adverse events occur.

Question 19

IRC

Answer 19

Internet Relay Chat

A protocol commonly implemented by helpdesks and Bots.

Question 20

IRP

Answer 20

Incident Response Plan

Devised plans to be implemented upon the manifestation of a specific threat.

Question 21

ISA

Answer 21

Interconnection Security Agreement

The agreed-upon measures, settings and protocols taken by two organizations to facilitate communication.

Question 22

ISFW

Answer 22

Internal Segmentation Firewall

A network firewall placed on the intranet to separate two different security zones.

Question 23

ISO

Answer 23

International Organization for Standardization

An international nonprofit organization that develops and publishes standards.

Question 24

ISP

Answer 24

Internet Service Provider

An organization that facilitates access to a worldwide digital network.

Question 25

ISSO

Answer 25

Information Systems Security Officer

An organizational role charged with developing, implementing, testing and reviewing IT security.

Question 26

ITCP

Answer 26

IT Contingency Plan

Minimizing risk by identifying threats of the vulnerabilities in the appropriate measures to limit or prevent them.

Question 27

IV

Answer 27

Initialization Vector

This is a random number that augments a secret key to enhance security for a session.

Question 28

KDC

Answer 28

Key Distribution Center

The key server in a Kerberos realm that has access to the keys for all principles.