Security

Question 1

Firewalls

Answer 1

A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules.

Question 2

Virtual IP

Answer 2

An Ip address that is not associated with a specific physical device, uses an alias for one or more physical ip addresses

Question 3

CIA

Answer 3

Confidentiality- Ensures info is accessed only by authorized individuals
Integrity- Ensures that data remains unaltered and accurate
Accounting- Tracks and logs activities performed by authenticated individuals or systems for audit and accountability purposes

Question 4

AAA

Answer 4

Authentication- Verifies the identity of individuals or systems attempting to access resources
Authorization- Determines the actions and privileges granted to authenticated people
Accounting- Tracks and logs activities performed by authenticated people for audit and accountability purposes

Question 5

MFA

Answer 5

Multi factor Authentication - Enhanced security by requiring multiple forms of authentication

Question 6

Certificates

Answer 6

Digital documents used to verify authenticity and integrity of entities in a network

Question 7

Spam

Answer 7

Unsolicited and unwanted emails sent in bulk, containing advertisment or malicious content

Question 8

Phishing

Answer 8

Attempts to deceive individuals into disclosing sensitive info, by impersonating a trustworthy entity.

Question 9

Malware

Answer 9

Any software designed to harm, exploit, or gain unauthorized access to systems or data

Question 10

DOS

Answer 10

Denial of service- Disrupt or disable network systems with excessive traffic or resource consumption