9.1 Security basics
What is Information Security, and what are its three main objectives?
Information security refers to the protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. The three main objectives of information security are Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA).
What is the purpose of password protection?
The purpose of password protection is to ensure that important data is safe from hackers by allowing access only to those who have the right credentials.
What is malware?
Malware is a term used to describe any software that is designed to cause harm to a computer system or network, steal sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to a system.
What does SDLC stand for?
What is the goal of application security, and why is it important?
The goal of application security is to improve security practices and, as a result, detect, repair, and avoid security flaws in applications. Application security testing can expose application-level flaws, assisting in the prevention of attacks.
What are some troubleshooting methods?
Method 1: Restart your computer.
Method 2: Run the Startup Repair tool.
Method 3: Boot your computer in Safe Mode.
Method 4: Create a new user account.
Method 5: Disable fast startup.
What are the types of malware?
The types of malware are adware, virus, worm, Trojan, bots, ransomware, and spyware.
What are the main types of tech and Internet addiction?
The main types of tech and Internet addiction are online gambling, online shopping, cyber relationship, TV addiction, nomophobia, screen addiction, cyber bulling, social media addiction.
What are the different types of application security, and what is it?
There are several types of application security, including Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, Logging, and Application Security Testing. Authentication is the process of verifying that users are who they claim to be. Authorization determines whether a user is authorized to access and use an application. Encryption is used to protect sensitive data from being accessed or utilized by cybercriminals. Logging is used to keep track of which parts of the application have been accessed and by whom. Application security testing ensures that all of these security controls are functioning effectively.
What are the top 10 internet safety rules?
Top 10 Internet Safety Rules
1. Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited
2. Keep Your Privacy Settings On
3. Practice Safe Browsing
4. Make Sure Your Internet Connection is Secure. Use a Secure VPN Connection
5. Be Careful What You Download
6. Choose Strong Passwords
7. Make Online Purchases From Secure Sites
8. Be Careful What You Post
9. Be Careful Who You Meet Online
10. Keep Your Antivirus Program Up To Date
What is a virus?
What is the difference between a virus and a worm?
What is ransomware?
A virus infects other programs and can spread to other systems, in addition to performing its own malicious acts. A virus is attached to a file and is executed once the file is launched. The virus will then encrypt, corrupt, delete, or move your data and files.
A virus infects other programs and can spread to other systems, while a worm can duplicate itself in other devices or systems without human action to spread once it is in a network or system.
Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a device’s data and holds it for ransom. If the ransom isn’t paid by a certain deadline, the threat actor threatens to delete or release the valuable data.
What is machine learning?
Machine learning an application of artificial intelligence that includes algorithms that analyzes data, learn from that data, and then apply what they’ve learned to make informed decisions.
What is Physical Security? What are the three main types of physical controls and what are they used for?
Physical security is concerned with the protection of people, equipment, and data.
Deterrent controls are designed to discourage those who might seek to violate our security controls from doing so.
Detective controls serve to detect and report undesirable events that are taking place.
Preventive controls are used to physically prevent unauthorized entities from breaching our physical security.
What are some methods of authentication?
What is a privacy protection password?
What is a cleaning (reset) password?
Authentication can be done through the use of a username and password, cards, retina scans, voice recognition, and fingerprints.
A privacy protection password, also known as an anti-theft PIN, is the password that is set when activating mobile anti-theft in settings.
A cleaning (reset) password is the action of invalidating the current password for an account on a website, service, or device and then creating a new one.
What are some methods of malware infection and how do they work?
Malware can be hidden in email attachments, such as executable files or documents. Opening an infected attachment can trigger the malware to install on the victim's computer.
Infected websites. This can happen through malicious code embedded in the website or through a pop-up or banner ad.
Malware can be bundled with legitimate software downloads, such as free games or productivity tools.
Malware can be spread through removable media, such as USB drives or CDs.
Malware can be spread through social engineering tactics, such as phishing emails or fake software updates.
What are robotic systems?
Robotic systems are machines that are designed to perform tasks that are usually performed by humans or other living organisms.
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Robotic systems are defined as systems that provide intelligent services and information by interacting with their environment, including human beings, via the use of various sensors, actuators and human interfaces.