Clo 1 Chapter 2 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What initiated the history of computer security?
Computer security began after the development of the first mainframes and during World War II with code-breaking efforts.
What was ARPANET?
Established by ARPA, it evolved into the Internet and highlighted the need for security in distributed network communications.
What is the primary mission of an information security program?
To ensure that information assets remain safe and useful.
What are the four important functions of information security?
Protecting the organization’s ability to function, protecting data, enabling safe operation of applications, and safeguarding technology assets.
What is required to implement security within an organization?
Policy, awareness and training, and technology.
What is the CIA Triad?
The 3 pillars of Information Security: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
What does confidentiality in the CIA triad refer to?
The ability to hide information from unauthorized viewers.
What does integrity in the CIA triad ensure?
That data is an accurate and unchanged representation of the original information.
What does availability in the CIA triad ensure?
That information is always readily accessible to authorized viewers.
What are the major components of an information system?
Data and information, networks, applications, physical devices, rules and policies.
What is the definition of security?
The quality or state of being secure – to be free from danger.
What is the importance of protecting data?
Without data, an organization loses its record of transactions and the ability to deliver value to customers.
What is the role of personnel security?
To protect individuals authorized to access the organization and its operations.
What is an example of operations security?
Protecting the details of customer registration and payment submission.
What is communications security?
Protects communications media, technology, and content.
What is network security?
Protects networking components, connections, and contents.
What is the significance of information security?
To protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
