Security+ C Flashcards
(29 cards)
What does CA stand for?
Certificate Authority
A Certificate Authority is an entity that issues digital certificates for use in secure communications.
What does CAPTCHA stand for?
Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart
CAPTCHA is used to determine whether a user is human or a bot.
What does CAR stand for?
Corrective Action Report
A CAR is a document that outlines actions taken to correct a problem.
What does CASB stand for?
Cloud Access Security Broker
A CASB acts as a security policy enforcement point between cloud service consumers and providers.
What does CBC stand for?
Cipher Block Chaining
CBC is a mode of operation for block ciphers that provides confidentiality.
What does CCMP stand for?
Counter Mode/CBC-MAC Protocol
CCMP is a security protocol used in wireless networking.
What does CCTV stand for?
Closed-circuit Television
CCTV is used for surveillance and monitoring.
What does CERT stand for?
Computer Emergency Response Team
CERT is an expert group that prepares for and responds to computer security threats.
What does CFB stand for?
Cipher Feedback
CFB is a mode of operation for block ciphers that allows for encryption of data of any length.
What does CHAP stand for?
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
CHAP is a protocol used to periodically verify the identity of a peer.
What does CIA stand for?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
CIA is a model for information security.
What does CIO stand for?
Chief Information Officer
The CIO is responsible for information technology strategy and implementation.
What does CIRT stand for?
Computer Incident Response Team
CIRT is a group that responds to and manages security incidents.
What does CMS stand for?
Content Management System
A CMS is used to manage digital content.
What does COOP stand for?
Continuity of Operation Planning
COOP ensures that critical functions continue during a disaster.
What does COPE stand for?
Corporate Owned, Personally Enabled
COPE refers to a device management strategy where devices are owned by the corporation but used personally by employees.
What does CP stand for?
Contingency Planning
CP involves preparing for potential emergencies or disruptions.
What does CRC stand for?
Cyclical Redundancy Check
CRC is an error-detecting code used to detect accidental changes to raw data.
What does CRL stand for?
Certificate Revocation List
A CRL is a list of certificates that have been revoked before their expiration date.
What does CSO stand for?
Chief Security Officer
The CSO is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the security of an organization.
What does CSP stand for?
Cloud Service Provider
A CSP offers services such as storage, applications, and infrastructure over the cloud.
What does CSR stand for?
Certificate Signing Request
A CSR is a request sent to a Certificate Authority to apply for a digital certificate.
What does CSRF stand for?
Cross-site Request Forgery
CSRF is an attack that tricks a user into submitting a malicious request.
What does CSU stand for?
Channel Service Unit
A CSU is a device used to connect end-user equipment to a digital circuit.
