Exam 5: Protecting Information Resources

A ____ is a programming routine built into a system by its designer or programmer.

Typically,an organization leases the media used for a VPN on a(n)____ basis.

Terminal resource security is a software feature that erases the screen and signs the user off automatically after a specified length of inactivity.

____________________ ensure availability in the event of a system failure by using a combination of hardware and software.

A(n)____________________ is software that acts as an intermediary between two systems.

____ take advantage of the human element of security systems.

What are mirror disks?

Backup facilities should never be shared in an attempt to reduce costs.

Social engineering takes advantage of the human element of security systems.

A(n)____________________ consists of self-propagating program code that is triggered by a specified time or event.

What is symmetric encryption?

____________________ is an attack that takes advantage of the human element of security systems.

List at least four types of intentional computer and network threats.

____ are computer security experts who specialize in penetration testing and other testing methods to ensure that a company's information systems are secure.

What does a worm do during its attack?

What is the purpose of business continuity planning?

Social engineering is an example of an unintentional security threat.

In ____________________ encryption,the same key is used to encrypt and decrypt the message.

____ means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

How are computer viruses transmitted? Where do the most dangerous one come from and what viruses pose the most risk to network security?