Section 2.6 Security Implications of Embedded and Specialized systems

Question 1

What do you call computing systems that are embedded within another larger system with a dedicated function?

Answer 1

Embedded systems

Question 2

What concept involves having a single chip, or circuit, that contains all the major components of a computing system, including the microprocessor, memory, network interfaces, power management and more?

Answer 2

System on Chip (SoC)

Question 3

What do you call OS installed on a chip to provide low latency responses upon input?

Answer 3

Real-Time OS (RTOS)

Question 4

What do you call a type of programmable chip that allows programmers to reconfigure the hardware itself to accommodate new software functionality in a more agile manner?

Answer 4

Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)

Question 5

What is a popular embedded system used for the education and maker communities as well as anywhere that needs a low cost reasonably powered system?

Answer 5

Raspberry Pi

Question 6

What is a simple microcontroller often used in conjunction with Raspberry Pi or other small single computers to provide control to a physical system?

Answer 6

Arduino

Question 7

What does one program repeatedly and is meant to be very simple?

Answer 7

Arduino

Question 8

What used as a full fledged computer is suitable for providing the control software for a physical system?

Answer 8

Raspberry Pi

Question 9

What are systems used to integrate specialized software with physical devices?

Answer 9

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Question 10

What system is a subset of an ICS that is used to control utilities, automated systems and machinery of all sorts, usually using an IP-based network to do so?

Answer 10

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions (SCADA)

Question 11

A key consideration of SCADA systems is that they should what?

Answer 11

They should never be connected to the internet

Question 12

With IoT devices we must be aware of what 3 things?

Answer 12

1. data being processed
2. 3rd party apps & social media links
3. privacy settings

Question 13

What kind of systems use a variety of non-traditional network technologies and computing systems?

Answer 13

Specialized systems

Question 14

What kind of systems provide the ability to replace “plain old telephone service” with an integrated phone system that runs over the same network as all the other data services?

Answer 14

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems

Question 15

What kind of systems are network connected to provide the ability to remotely monitor and regulate temperatures?

Answer 15

HVAC systems

Question 16

Because a drone is just a flying robot with embedded computing technology it is able to do what 3 things?

Answer 16

1. collect data
2. jam signals
3. capture video

Question 17

What incorporates within a single device printing capabilities, scanning, copying, and faxing functions?

Answer 17

Multifunction printer (MFP)

Question 18

What systems should have their security considered because if breached it could allow an outsider to spy on the home, take sensitive photos, and know when it is occupied?

Answer 18

Home Surveillance systems

Question 19

A _______ system is often used to control utilities, automated systems, and machinery of all sorts?

Answer 19

SCADA

Question 20

What kind of system is both hardware and software combined in a single device?

Answer 20

Embedded system

Question 21

What is a credit card sized computer that allows you to run programming languages such as python or scratch? Can be plugged into a monitor or computer and typically run with relatively low power draw.

Answer 21

Raspberry Pi

Question 22

What is an array of programmable logic blocks, designed to be configured by customer or designer after manufacturing?

Answer 22

Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)

Question 23

What is an open-source programmable microprocessor/microcontroller? It can read inputs, such as light on a sensor, or an activity such as turning on LED, publishing something online, or activating a motor.

Answer 23

Arduino

Question 24

What do you call an Operating system that’s designed to work on a very deterministic schedule? This means that the hardware and software of this device is able to operate with very specific scheduling.

Answer 24

RTOS

Question 25

Because scale of IoT endpoint counts on 5G is exponentially greater, ___________ is a concern.

Answer 25

DDoS

Question 26

Examples of _________ include security Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) or keyless vehicle entry products.

Answer 26

Narrow Band

Question 27

What uses the modulation of light intensity to transmit data? (Uses LED) Can safely function in areas otherwise susceptible to electromagnetic interference.

Answer 27

Light Fidelity (LiFi)

Question 28

What do you call a short-range wireless PAN technology developed to support automation, machine-to-machine communication, remote control and monitoring of IoT devices?

Answer 28

Zigbee (PAN)

Question 29

What is the functional order of security controls?

Answer 29

Deterrence, Denial, Detection, and Delay

Question 30

What is the concept of protecting a company’s data with a series of protective layers?

Answer 30

Defense in Depth