Fundamentals of Security Flashcards
How much did major companies spend on each cybersecurity breach, on the average, in 2022
$4.35 million
What is the act of protecting data and information from unauthorized access, unlawful modification and disruption, disclosure and corruption, and destruction
Information Security
What is the act of protecting the systems that hold and process the critical data
Information Systems Security
What does CIA triad stand for?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
What part of the CIA triad ensures that information is only accessible to those with the appropriate authorization
Confidentiality
What does Integrity entail?
Integrity ensures that data remains accurate and unaltered, unless modification is required
What does availability in CIA mean?
Availability ensures that information and resources are accessible and functional when needed by authorized users
What is the meaning of AAA of security?
Authentication, Authorization, Accounting
What is Authentication
The process of verifying the identity of a user or system
What is Authorization
Defines what actions or resources a user can access
What is Accounting?
Act of tracking user activities and resource usage, typically for auditing and billing purposes
What does Non-repudiation mean?
This guarantees that an action or event cannot be denied by the involved parties
(e.g., digital signatures)
What is CIANA Pentagon?
An extension of the CIA triad with the addition of non-repudiation and
authentication
