Midterm quiz 2

Question 1

It is a value that sets the limit between normal and abnormal behaviour. it specifies a maximum acceptable leve

Answer 1

Threshold

Question 2

It resides on a computer or appliance connected to a segment of an organization’s network and monitors network traffic.trusion detection/prevention system.

Answer 2

NIDS

Question 3

Usually consist of honeypot or padded cell and alarm, The system notifies the admin of their presence.

Answer 3

Trap

Question 4

Activities finalize the restoration of operation to a normal state to identify and seek and to identify the source of methods of intrusion.

Answer 4

IDPS Control Strategy

Question 5

It is a percentage of identification instances in which unauthorized users are allowed access to system or areas because of a failure in biometric device.

Answer 5

False Accept Rate (FAR)

Question 6

Activities that gather information about organization and its network activities and assets.

Answer 6

Footprinting

Question 7

A decoy system designed to lure potential attackers away from critical system, it also known as decoys, lure, and flytraps.

Answer 7

Honeypots

Question 8

Scan networks for highly detailed information, it initiates traffic on the network to determine security holes

Answer 8

Vulnerability Scanner

Question 9

Alarms events that are accurate and noteworthy but that do not pose significant threats to information security.

Answer 9

Noise

Question 10

Actions taken to fix security breaches.

Answer 10

Intrusion Correction