Network Security Fundamentals Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
General Threats
A
*Information theft
*Data Loss and manipulation
*Identity theft
*Disruption of Service
2
Q
Types of vulnerabilities
A
*Technological vulnerability
*Configuration vulnerability
*Security Policy Vulnerability
3
Q
Physical Security Threats
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*Hardware threats
*Environmental threats
*Electrical threats
*Maintenance threats
4
Q
Types of malware
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*Virus (self-spreading, needs host program)
*Worms (self-spreading, standalone software)
*Trojan horse (creates back door, does not reproduce itself)
5
Q
Network Attack Categories
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*Recon attacks
*Access attacks
*Disruption of Service
6
Q
AAA
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*Authentication
*Authorization
*Accounting
7
Q
AAA example
A
Active Directory
8
Q
AAA Server…
A
manages network access through authentication, authorization and accounting
