Lesson 1 Flashcards
Where the history of information security begins.
Computer Security
The practice of protecting information and its critical elements by mitigating risks; a part of information risk management.
Information Security
When did computer security begin?
Computer security began immediately after the first mainframes were developed.
WHEN: Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA); feasibility of redundant networked communications.
1960s
WHEN: Popularity and misuse of ARPANet grew and had two (2) fundamental security problems.
1970s & 1980s
What were the two (2) fundamental security problems experienced by the popularity of ARPANET during the 1970s & 1980s?
No safety procedures for dial-up communication to the ARPANET.
User identification and authorization were non-existent.
WHEN: The microprocessor expanded computing capabilities and security threats.
Late 1970s
Who developed the ARPANET project during the 1960s?
Larry Roberts
When was the ARPANET Program Plan released?
June 3, 1968
Where information security and the study of computer security began.
R-609
What was the scope of R-609? (4)
Physical Security
Data Safety
Limited unauthorized access to data.
Involvement of personnel from multiple organization levels.
WHEN: Computer networks grew prevalent; the internet was commercialized.
1990s
WHEN: The internet became a medium of thousands of communication; security is reliant; everyone is vulnerable.
2000s to Present Day
The state of being secure, to be free from danger, and or be protected from adversaries; a balance of protection and availability.
Security
What are the multiple layers of security? (5)
Physical Security
Personal Security
Operations Security
Communications Security
Network Security
To manipulate or modify another subject.
Access
The resource being safeguarded.
Asset
Can harm information and the system that supports it.
Attack
The mechanisms used to counter assaults.
Control / Safeguard / Countermeasure
The act of compromising a system.
Exploit
