Exam 10: Information Systems Security

While making online purchases, a person should buy only from vendors who support https.

Incorrectly increasing a customer's discount is an example of incorrect data modification.

Which is NOT an example of a natural disaster?

________ is a broad category of software that includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, and adware.

________ refers to an organization-wide function that is in charge of developing data policies and enforcing data standards.

Packet-filtering firewalls cannot prohibit outsiders from starting a session with any user behind the firewall.

What are the two critical security functions that an organization's senior management needs to address?

Breaking into computers, servers, or networks to steal proprietary and confidential data is referred to as ________.

There are standards to assist a company in determining the loss if a computer crime occurs.

A(n) ________ examines the source address, destination address, and other data of a message and determines whether to let that message pass.

A ________ is a plastic card that has a microchip loaded with identifying data.

Which of the following type of password guidelines are the easiest to crack?

Damages to security systems caused by natural disasters are minimal when compared to the damages due to human errors.

What are some of the recommended personal security safeguards against security threats?

________ occurs when computer criminals invade a computer system and replace legitimate programs with their own unauthorized ones.

Existence of accounts that are no longer necessary does not pose a security threat.

Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are types of firewalls.

Technical safeguards include encryption and usage of passwords.

Explain the functions of the two organizational units responsible for data safeguarding.

In an organization, security sensitivity for each position should be documented.