Computer Science

Where is the danger?

The cost of cybercrime

Non-automated cybercrime

Automated cybercrime

Fighting fire with fire

Network defence

Being part of the solution

Security

A plan to review and test code in an attempt to discover vulnerabilities in programs before cybercriminals find them

Allowing an organisation to resume business quickly during or after a disaster, which could include a cyberattack

Monitoring and analysis of computer network traffic for information gathering and intrusion detection

Security measures that are designed to deny unauthorised access to facilities, equipment, and resources and to protect personnel and property from damage or harm, e.g. the use of passcards and biometric checks (fingerprints, retinal scans)

Which of the following definitions describes physical security?

"Penetration testing is defined as a type of A.______ testing used to test the B.______ areas of a system or application." What is the missing word at position A?

"Penetration testing is defined as a type of A.______ testing used to test the B.______ areas of a system or application." What is the missing word at position B?

It allows an organisation to resume business quickly during or after a disaster, which could include a cyberattack.

It is an archiving policy that determines how long data can be kept for.

It states how a network may be used including what is and what is not acceptable, e.g. online shopping or gambling.

It usually contains both an archiving policy and a network use policy.

Which of the following most accurately defines an acceptable use policy?

A firewall blocks unexpected connections coming into the network; most operating systems include a firewall.

A firewall sits between a local network or computer and another network, controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic.

A firewall’s rules determine which traffic is allowed through and which isn’t.

Tick all the three correct firewall-related sentences below.

Firewalls stop viruses from entering the network

Exit Quiz

Which of the following definitions describes physical security?