Revision 2 Flashcards
What is two step verification?
Requires users to input two frosm of the same type of information, each from a different source. E.g. Password that you remember as first step then a password sent via SMS as second step
What is two factor authentication?
Requires user to [rpve they should access the system in two different ways. First step would be password that you remember then second step could be a finger print.
What is a denial of service attack?
Overwhelms a system’s resources so that it cannot respond to service requests
What is SQL injection?
Structure Query Language Injection
Become a common issue with database driven websites. It occurs when the attacker uses an unprotected input box on the company’s website to execute a SQL query to the database via the input data from the client to server.
What is inherent risk?
Risk in the activity or operation, ignoring the controls in the system.
What is a strategic risk?
Risk arising from the possible consequences of strategic decisions taken by the organisation that impact the long term future of the organisation
What is product risk?
Risk that customer will not buy new products provided by the organisation or that sales demand will decline
What is commodity price risk?
Unexpected increases in the price of a key commodity
What is product reputation risk?
Companies rely heavily on brand image and product reputation, and an adverse event could put their reputation at risk.
What is operational risk?
Potential losses that might arise in business operations
What is contractual inadequacy risk?
May arise where a business has negotiated contracts and other business transactions without adequate consideration of what may happen if things don’t go according to plan.
