Information Security Flashcard 2

Which of the following is NOT a component of the CIA triad in Information Security? Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity, Authorization

Which of the following tools is primarily used to ensure confidentiality? Encryption, Hashing, Backups, Digital signatures

Which type of attack directly impacts the availability of a system? Options: Phishing, DDoS, Ransomware, Man-in-the-middle

What is the primary goal of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?

Which of the following is an example of protecting data integrity? Options: Using multi-factor authentication, Encrypting sensitive documents, Running regular backups, Applying checksums to verify data accuracy

Which cyber threat is characterized by an attacker pretending to be a trusted entity to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information?

In the context of the document, what does 'Availability' refer to?

Which type of cyberattack involves intercepting and altering communication between two parties?

Which of the following best describes a ransomware attack?
Stealing data by posing as a legitimate user,
Encrypting files and demanding payment for decryption,
Intercepting network communications,
Flooding a server with traffic to disrupt service

What is a common strategy to protect systems from insider threats? Options: Digital signatures, Employee training and monitoring, Firewalls, Encryption