Objective 3b

Question 1

Also known as malware

Answer 1

Malicious Logic

Question 2

Piece of malware that replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs or data files

Answer 2

Virus

Question 3

Self-replicating malware traveling through network without need for human interaction which is main difference between worm and virus

Answer 3

Worm

Question 4

Program that presents itself as useful but is actually malicious

Answer 4

Trojan

Question 5

Malicious code designed to run in response to specific event

Answer 5

Logic Bomb

Question 6

Software designed to hide fact system has been infected by malware

Answer 6

Rootkit

Question 7

Lessens threat or its impact

Answer 7

Mitigation

Question 8

Makes users aware of different threats and vulnerabilities

Answer 8

Information Assurance Program

Question 9

Day-to-day tasks established by policies in order to ensure users behave properly

Answer 9

Security Policies

Question 10

Use of vulnerability assessment tools to find & track network vulnerabilities

Answer 10

Readiness Assessment

Question 11

Used to control, prevent, identify, and report vulnerabilities at host and network level to protect networks

Answer 11

Internal Controls

Question 12

Any actions, devices, procedures, or techniques meeting or opposing a threat

Answer 12

Counter Measures

Question 13

Firewall is software or hardware based network security system controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic

Answer 13

Boundary Protection

Question 14

Scans, audits, and monitors the security infrastructure for signs of attacks in progress

Answer 14

Intrusion Detection Systems

Question 15

Can protect computer systems by incorporating this

Answer 15

Anti-Virus