Exam 13: Information Security Management

________ is a method of mathematically manipulating the message to create a string of bits that characterize the message.

Data safeguards are measures used to protect computer hardware from external threat.

A botnet is a network of bots that is created and managed by the individual or organization that infected the network with the bot program.

Pretexting occurs when you receive a confidential SMS by mistake.

________ is the "bottom line" of risk assessment.

A(n)________ is a type of virus that propagates itself using the Internet or other computer networks.

Encryption is an example of a technical safeguard.

As a human safeguard,________ considerations should be part of the hiring process.

WEP is considered to be state-of-the-art wireless security.

A bot is a computer program that is surreptitiously installed and that takes actions unknown and uncontrolled by the computer's owner or administrator.

In disaster-preparedness terminology,a ________ is a utility company that can take over another company's processing with no forewarning.

Windows,Linux,Unix,and other operating systems employ Kerberos and thus can authenticate user requests across networks of computers using a mixture of these operating systems.

________ is defined as any action device,procedure,technique,or other measure that reduces a system's vulnerability to a threat.

The IT department should set the security policy for an organization.

Spoofing is a technique for intercepting computer communications.

Which of the following could most likely be the result of hacking?

A virus is a computer program that replicates itself.The program code that causes unwanted activity is called the ________.

Viruses and worms are examples of malware.

Risk management can only be approximated because of uncertainty.

The Privacy Act of 1974 provides protection for individuals against ________.