Security Architecture Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 goals of network security
A
ACAI
-Availability
-Confidentiality
-Authenticity
-Integrity
2
Q
what is a Passive Attack, with example
A
Aims to learn or use information without affecting the system.
Interception
3
Q
What is an active attack,with an example
A
Attempt to alter the system or affect operations
Interruption, Modification, Fabrication
4
Q
What does interruption compromise
A
Availability
5
Q
What does interception compromise
A
Confidentiality
6
Q
What does modification Compromise
A
Integrity
7
Q
What does fabrication Compromise
A
Authenticity
8
Q
Name 4 Security mechanisms
A
- Encipherment
- Digital signature
- Access Control Mechanisms
- Data Integrity Mechanisms
- Authentication Exchange
- Traffic Padding
- Routing Control
- Notarisation
9
Q
What is the goal of Security Mechanisms
A
To detect, prevent and recover from attacks
10
Q
What are the goals of Security Services
A
To enhance and ensure adequate security
