Thursday, 20 September 2012

What The?



An information security ____ position focuses on the administration and management of plans, policies, and people.
manager
Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
something that has value  asset



intended to cause panic, provoke violence, or result in a financial catastrophe cyberterrorism


plans and policies established by an organization to ensure that people correctly use the products  procedures



to take advantage of a vulnerability exploit



a person who has been hired to break into a computer and steal information computer spy



the likelihood that a threat agent will exploit a vulnerability risk



an event or action that might defeat security measures in place and result in a loss threat



a person or thing that has the power to carry out a threat threat agent



a weakness that allows a threat agent to bypass security vulnerability









The position of ____ is generally an entry-level position for a person who has the necessary technical skills.
security technician
____ attacks are responsible for half of all malware delivered by Web advertising.
Fake antivirus
____ ensures that information is correct and that no unauthorized person or malicious software has altered that data.
Integrity
In a ____ attack, attackers can attackers use hundreds or thousands of computers in an attack against a single computer or network.
distributed
____ involves stealing another person’s personal information, such as a Social Security number, and then using the information to impersonate the victim, generally for financial gain.
Identity theft
The single most expensive malicious attack was the 2000 ____, which cost an estimated $8.7 billion.
Love Bug
A study by Foote Partners showed that security certifications earn employees ____ percent more pay than their uncertified counterparts.
10 to 14
The term ____ is frequently used to describe the tasks of securing information that is in a digital format.
information security
____ are a loose-knit network of attackers, identity thieves, and financial fraudsters.
Cybercriminals
In information security, a loss can be ____.
all of the above
Recent employment trends indicate that employees with security certifications are in high demand.
True
____ ensures that the individual is who they claim to be (the authentic or genuine person) and not an imposter.
Authentication
What is the maximum fine for those who wrongfully disclose individually identifiable health information with the intent to sell it?
$250,000
Business ____ theft involves stealing proprietary business information such as research for a new drug or a list of customers that competitors are eager to acquire.
data
The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional with the recommended background of a minimum of two years experience in IT administration, with a focus on security.
True
In information security, an example of a threat agent can be ____.
                both a and b
                a force of nature such as a tornado that could destroy computer equipment
a virus that attacks a computer network

Targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information is sometimes known as ____.
cybercrime
Describe the security principle of simplicity.
Answer:
it ensures that the security implimented will provide assurance for other people to understand it. creating simple solutions to the probem means it will create the least amount of security issues.
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Marks: 1
The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley
The demand for IT professionals who know how to secure networks and computers is at an all-time low. FALSE
In a general sense, assurance may be defined as the necessary steps to protect a person or property from harm.
False
Weakness in software can be more quickly uncovered and exploited with new software tools and techniques.
True
____ ensures that only authorized parties can view information.
Confidentiality
Information security is achieved through a combination of what three entities? Provide at least one example of each entity.
confidentiality, integrity and availability
confidentiality - only teachers are allowed to see the answers on the exam
integrity - teacher have to know that the grades he/she on her computer screen is legitimate and wasn't altered.
availability - a teacher who is authorized to access information on a certain group of students needs to have an access.
What is another name for unsolicited e-mail messages?
spam
Under the ____, health care enterprises must guard protected health information and implement policies and procedures to safeguard it, whether it be in paper or electronic format.
HIPAA
What is a worm?
worm is a malicious program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers through network connectivity.
The two types of malware that have the primary objective of spreading are ____.
viruses and worms
____ involves horizontally separating words, although it is still readable by the human eye.
Word splitting
Removing a rootkit from an infected computer is extremely difficult.
True
A ____________________ is either a small hardware device or a program that monitors each keystroke a user types on the computer’s keyboard.
keylogger
A macro virus takes advantage of the “____________________” relationship between the application and the operating system.
trust
The most popular attack toolkit, which has almost half of the attacker toolkit market is ____.
MPack
A ____ virus is loaded into random access memory (RAM) each time the computer is turned on and infects files that are opened by the user or the operating system.
resident
A ____ is a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command and are often used to automate a complex set of tasks or a repeated series of tasks.
macro
Software keyloggers are programs that silently capture all keystrokes, including passwords and sensitive information.
True
A ____ virus infects program executable files.
program
How does a rootkit work?
It hides the existence of certain processes or programs from normal method of detection and enable continued privileged access to a computer.
Viruses and worms are said to be self-____.
replicating
A ____  refers to an undocumented, yet benign, hidden feature, that launches by entering a set of special commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks.
Easter egg
____ uses “speckling” and different colors so that no two spam e-mails appear to be the same.
Geometric variance
A ____ is a program advertised as performing one activity but actually does something else.
Trojan
____ is a software program that delivers advertising content in a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user.
Adware
Unlike other malware, a ____ is heavily dependent upon the user for its survival.
virus
____ is an image spam that is divided into multiple images.
GIF layering
____ is when an attacker tricks users into giving out information or performing a compromising action.
Social engineering
A ____ virus infects the Master Boot Record of a hard disk drive.
boot
Like a virus, a worm needs the user to perform an action such as starting a program or opening an e-mail attachment to start the infection.
False
A ____ is a computer program or a part of a program that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event.
logic bomb
A ____ is a set of software tools used by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms.
rootkit
A computer ____ is malicious computer code that reproduces itself on the same computer.
virus
In a ____ infection, a virus injects itself into the program’s executable code instead of at the end of the file.
Swiss cheese
There are almost ____ different Microsoft Windows file extensions that could contain a virus.
70
A ____ virus adds a program to the operating system that is a malicious copycat version to a legitimate program.
companion
A client-side attack that results in a user’s computer becoming compromised just by viewing a Web page and not even clicking any content is known as a ____.
drive-by-download
____ is designed to display data, with the primary focus on how the data looks.
HTML
The SQL injection statement ____ determines the names of different fields in a database.
whatever’ AND email IS NULL; --
The SQL injection statement ____ erases the database table.
whatever’; DROP TABLE members; --
A ____ attack is similar to a passive man-in-the-middle attack.
replay
Users who access a Web server are usually restricted to the ____ directory.
root
____ is an attack in which an attacker attempts to impersonate the user by using his session token.
Session hijacking
Because the XSS is a widely known attack, the number of Web sites that are vulnerable is very small.
False
HTML is a markup language that uses specific ____ embedded in brackets.
tags
The default root directory of the Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server is ____.
C:\Inetpub\ wwwroot
____ is for the transport and storage of data, with the focus on what the data is.
XML
Web application attacks are considered ____ attacks.
server-side
The expression ____ up one directory level.
../ traverses
Match each term with the correct statement below.
An attack involving using a third party to gain access rights. Transitive access

Created from the Web site that a user is currently viewing  First-party cookie

Takes advantage of vulnerability in the Web application program or the Web server software so that a user can move from the root directory to other restricted directories Directory traversal attack

Exploits previously unknown vulnerabilities so victims have no time to prepare or defend against the attacks. Zero day attack

Targets vulnerabilities in client applications that interact with a compromised server or process malicious data Client-side attack

The ability to move to another directory could allow an unauthorized user to view confidential files or even enter commands to execute on a server  Command injection

Exploiting a vulnerability in software to gain access to resources that the user would normally be restricted from obtaining  Privilege escalation

Injects scripts into a Web application server that will then direct attacks at clients Cross-site scripting (XSS) attack

Privileges that are granted to users to access hardware and software resources Access rights


Because of the minor role it plays, DNS is never the focus of attacks.
False
The predecessor to today’s Internet was a network known as ____________________.
ARPAnet
The “omnipresence” of access from any computer with only an Internet connection and a Web browser has made Web applications an essential element of organizations today.
True
The SQL injection statement ____ discovers the name of a table.
whatever’ AND 1=(SELECT COUNT(*) FROM tabname); --
When DNS servers exchange information among themselves it is known as a ____.
zone transfer
The Chinese government uses _____ to prevent Internet content that it considers unfavorable from reaching its citizenry.
DNS poisoning
For a Web server’s Linux system, the default root directory is typically ____.
/var/www
The ____ is part of an HTTP packet that is composed of fields that contain the different characteristics of the data being transmitted.
HTTP header
The SQL injection statement ____ finds specific users.
whatever’ OR full_name LIKE ‘%Mia%’
Although traditional network security devices can block traditional network attacks, they cannot always block Web application attacks.
True
When TCP/IP was developed, the host table concept was expanded to a hierarchical name system for matching computer names and numbers known as the ____. DNS
____ is a language used to view and manipulate data that is stored in a relational database.
SQL
____ substitutes DNS addresses so that the computer is automatically redirected to another device.
DNS poisoning
All Web traffic is based on the ____________________ protocol.
HTTP
List three of the most common Web application attacks.
sql injection
cross site scripting
client side attacks
ARP poisoning is successful because there are few authentication procedures to verify ARP requests and replies.
False
Describe a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
XSS is not an attack to steal or deface a web application server. It uses the server as a platform to access other computers accessing the server.
List two types of hardening techniques.
Protecting accounts with passwords
Disabling any unnecessary accounts
Disabling all unnecessary services
Protecting management interfaces and applications
While the code for a program is being written, it is being analyzed by a ____.
code review
Released in 1995, one of the first tools that was widely used for penetration testing was ____.
SATAN
If port 20 is available, then an attacker can assume that FTP is being used.
True
A ____ is a network set up with intentional vulnerabilities.
honeynet
____ is a means by which an organization can transfer the risk to a third party who can demonstrate a higher capability at managing or reducing risks.
Outsourcing
____________________ for organizations are intended to identify vulnerabilities and alert network administrators to these problems.
Vulnerability scanners
____ is a comparison of the present state of a system compared to its baseline.
Baseline reporting
Describe a penetration testing report.
Penetration testing is designed to exploit any weaknesses in systems that are vulnerable. This test relies on the ability, skills and knowledge of the tester.
List and describe the elements that make up a security posture.
Initial baseline configuration. A baseline is the standard security checklist
against which systems are evaluated for a security posture. A baseline outlines the major security considerations for a system and becomes the starting point for solid security. It is critical that a strong baseline be created when developing a security posture.

Continuous security monitoring. Continual observation of systems and networks
through vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can provide valuable
information regarding the current state of preparedness.

Remediation. As vulnerabilities are exposed through monitoring, there must be a plan in place to address the vulnerabilities before they are exploited by attackers.
A security weakness is known as a ____.
vulnerability
A ____ outlines the major security considerations for a system and becomes the starting point for solid security.
baseline
A ____ means that the application or service assigned to that port is listening for any instructions.
open port
List and describe the three categories that TCP/IP divides port numbers into.
Well-known port numbers (0–1023). Reserved for the most universal applications
Registered port numbers (1024–49151). Other applications that are not as widely used
Dynamic and private port numbers (49152 – 65535). Available for use by any
application
A ____ indicates that no process is listening at this port.
closed port
A ____ is a computer typically located in an area with limited security and loaded with software and data files that appear to be authentic, yet they are actually imitations of real data files.
honeypot
A ____________________ box test is one in which some limited information has been provided to the tester.
gray
A healthy security posture results from a sound and workable strategy toward managing risks.
True
____ is the probability that a risk will occur in a particular year.
ARO
Match each term with the correct statement below.
Eliminating as many security risks as possible and make the system more secure Hardening


A systematic and methodical evaluation of the exposure of assets to attackers, forces of nature, or any other entity that is potentially harmful Vulnerability assessment


Designed to actually exploit any weaknesses in systems that are vulnerable Penetration testing


Identifying what the pressures are against a company Threat evaluation


Identifying how susceptible the current protection is Vulnerability appraisal


Identify what damages could result from the threats Risk assessment


Identify what needs to be protected Asset identification


Identify what to do about threats Risk mitigation


An automated software search through a system for any known security weaknesses Vulnerability scan



List and describe two common uses for a protocol analyzer.
it captures packets to decode and analyze contents
The ____ for software is the code that can be executed by unauthorized users.
attack surface
List four things that a vulnerability scanner can do.
Identify vulnerability
alert network administrators
In an empty box test, the tester has no prior knowledge of the network infrastructure that is being tested.
False
When performing a vulnerability assessment, many organizations use ____ software to search a system for any port vulnerabilities.
port scanner
The end product of a penetration test is the penetration ____.
test report
A ____ examines the current security in a passive method.
vulnerability scan
The goal of ____ is to better understand who the attackers are, why they attack, and what types of attacks might occur.
threat modeling
Discuss the purpose of OVAL.
OVAL is designed to promote open and publicly available security content. It also standardizes the transfer of information across different security tools and services.
Most vulnerability scanners maintain a ____________________ that categorizes and describes the vulnerabilities that it can detect.
database
When using a black box test, many testers use ____________________ tricks to learn about the network infrastructure from inside employees.
social engineering
A ____________________ scan uses various techniques to avoid detection.
stealth
The first step in a vulnerability assessment is to determine the assets that need to be protected.
True
Discuss one type of asset that an organization might have.
Database
Describe the purpose of a honeypot.
Honeypot's purpose is to trick attackers into revealing their attack techniques.
A ____ in effect takes a snapshot of the current security of the organization.
vulnerability appraisal
A ____ tester has an in-depth knowledge of the network and systems being tested, including network diagrams, IP addresses, and even the source code of custom applications.
white box
The ____ is the expected monetary loss every time a risk occurs.
SLE
A ____ is hardware or software that captures packets to decode and analyze its contents.
protocol analyzer
When a security hardware device fails or a program aborts, which state should it go into?
it will either go into a fail-safe state or a fail-open state.
Vulnerability scans are usually performed from outside the security perimeter.
False
____ is the proportion of an asset’s value that is likely to be destroyed by a particular risk.
EF

Keyed entry locks are much more difficult to defeat than deadbolt locks.
True
In ____, a virtualized environment is created that simulates the central processing unit (CPU) and memory of the computer.
heuristic detection
ID badges that can be detected by a proximity reader are often fitted with tiny radio ____ tags.
RFID
Identify one of the capabilities of DLP agents.
Scan different types of storage devices (USB flash drive, card readers, hard disk drives,
CDs, and DVDs).
Read inside compressed (ZIP) files and binary files (such as Microsoft Office non-
XML files).
Monitor multiple protocols (including HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, FTP, and Telnet).
When a policy violation is detected by the DLP agent, it is reported back to the DLP server.
True
____________________ locks keep a record of when the door was opened and by which code.
Cipher
Cipher locks are the same as combination padlocks.
True
The signal from an ID badge is detected as the owner moves near a ____, which receives the signal.
proximity reader
____ are combination locks that use buttons which must be pushed in the proper sequence to open the door.
Cipher locks
____ is defined as a security analysis of the transaction within its approved context.
Content inspection
Describe RFID tags.
RFID tags are tags that are affixed inside the ID badge and can be read by RFID proximity reader.
Describe a mantrap.
A mantrap is designed to separate nonsecured area from a secured area.
____ use multiple infrared beams that are aimed across a doorway and positioned so that as a person walks through the doorway some beams are activated.
Tailgate sensors
In Microsoft Windows, a ____ is a collection of security configuration settings.
security template
An anti-climb collar is a ____ that extends horizontally for up to 3 feet (1 meter) from the pole to prevent anyone from climbing.
spiked collar
Passive tags have ranges from about 1/3 inch to ____ feet.
19
Using video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific and limited set of receivers is called ____.
CCTV
A ____ is software that is a cumulative package of all security updates plus additional features.
service pack
Instead of using a key or entering a code to open a door, a user can display a ____ to identify herself.
physical token
Each host (desktop, wireless laptop, smartphone, gateway server) runs a local application called a ____, which is sent over the network to the devices and runs as an OS service.
DLP agent
What are the three states of data that DLP typically examines?
data in use
data in motion
data at rest
A ____ can be inserted into the security slot of a portable device and rotated so that the cable lock is secured to the device, while a cable connected to the lock can then be secured to a desk or immobile object.
cable lock
____ is a system of security tools that is used to recognize and identify data that is critical to the organization and ensure that it is protected.
DLP
A ____ is designed to separate a nonsecured area from a secured area.
mantrap
Match each term with the correct statement below.
Include a keyed cylinder in both the outside and inside knobs so that a key in either knob locks or unlocks both at the same time Store entry double cylinder locks


Lock the door from the inside but cannot be unlocked from the outside Patio locks


Latch a door closed yet do not lock; typically used on hall and closet doors Passage locks


Most common type of door lock for keeping out intruders, but its security is minimal Standard keyed entry locks


The outside is always locked, entry is by key only, and the inside lever is always unlocked Storeroom locks


Use a key to open the lock from the outside Keyed entry locks


Lock the door but have access to unlock from the outside via a small hole Privacy locks


Extends a solid metal bar into the door frame for extra security Deadbolt locks


The outside can be locked or unlocked, and the inside lever is always unlocked Classroom locks



What are the three most important elements to secure in any information technology setting?
Host, Applications and Data
____________________ security is the physical security that specifically involves protecting the hardware of the host system, particularly portable laptops, netbooks, and tablet computers that can easily be stolen.
Hardware
____________________ paint is a nontoxic petroleum gel-based paint that is thickly applied and does not harden, making any coated surface very difficult to climb.
Anti-climb
Explain remote wipe/sanitation.
Remote wipe/sanitation provide security to a stolen or lost device by remotely erasing or resetting it to factory defaults. This then can prevent sensitive data to fall into the hands of third-party.
Data, once restricted to papers in the office filing cabinet, now flows freely both in and out of organizations, among employees, customers, contractors, and business partners.
True
A ____ is hardware or software that is designed to prevent malicious packets from entering or leaving computers.
firewall
Securing a restricted area by erecting a barrier is called ____.
fencing
A ____________________ is a record or list of individuals who have permission to enter a secure area, the time that they entered, and the time they left the area.
access list
Securing the host involves protecting the physical device itself, securing the operating system software on the system, using security-based software applications, and monitoring logs.
True
Identify the five steps in the process to secure operating system software.
Develop the security policy.
Perform host software baselining.
Configure operating system security and settings.
Deploy the settings.
Implement patch management
Explain how tailgate sensors work.
Tailgate sensors use multiple infrared beams that are aimed across
a doorway and positioned so that as a person walks through the
doorway some beams are activated; the other beams are then activated
a fraction of a second later.
____ can be prewired for electrical power as well as wired network connections.
Locking cabinets
A ____ is an independently rotating large cups affixed to the top of a fence prevent the hands of intruders from gripping the top of a fence to climb over it.
roller barrier
List three recommended key management procedures to achieve the best security when using keyed door locks.
Change locks immediately upon loss or theft of keys.
Inspect all locks on a regular basis.
Issue keys only to authorized persons.
____________________ security involves restricting access to the areas in which equipment is located.
Physical
A ____ outlines the major security considerations for a system and becomes the starting point for solid security.
baseline

NAT replaces a private IP address with a public IP address.

Describe how NAC works.
It examines the current state of a system or network device before it is allowed to connect to the network. Its purpose is to prevent computers with suboptimal security from potentially infecting other computers to the network.

List and describe two advantages of a proxy server.
                It can intercept malware before it reaches the client.
                It hides the IP address of the client systems inside the secure network

List and describe three features of Internet content filters.
                URL and content filtering - Network administrators can block access to specific Web sites or
allow only specific Web sites to be accessed, while all others are
blocked; blocking can be based on keywords, URL patterns, or lists of
prohibited sites
Malware filtering - Filters can assess if a Web page contains any malicious elements or
exhibits any malicious behavior, and then flag questionable pages with
a warning message
Prohibit file downloads - Executable programs (.exe), audio or video files (.mp3, .avi, .mpg), and
archive files (.zip, .rar) can be blocked
Profiles - Content-specific Web sites, such as adult, hacking, and virus-infected
Web sites, can be blocked
Detailed reporting - Administrators can monitor Internet traffic and identify users who
attempt to foil the filters

Security is enhanced by subnetting a single network into multiple smaller subnets in order to isolate groups of hosts.
                TRUE
Layer 5 of the OSI model is the ____ layer.
                Session layer
A ____ can block malicious content in “real time” as it appears without first knowing the URL of a dangerous site.
Web security gateway

____ is a technique that allows private IP addresses to be used on the public Internet.
NAT

What are the two TCP/IP protocols used by e-mail systems to send and receive messages?
                POP3 and SMTP
____ is typically used on home routers that allow multiple users to share one IP address received from an Internet service provider (ISP).
                PAT
____ switches are connected directly to the devices on a network.
Workgroup

A ____ does not serve clients, but instead routes incoming requests to the correct server.
                Reverse proxy
Describe the difference between an active NIDS and a passive NIDS.
The difference between an active and passive NIDS is that a passive NIDS will simply sound an alarm and log the event if an attack is detected while active NIDS will sound an alarm and at the same time it will take action.
____ is a technology that can help to evenly distribute work across a network.
                Load balancing
Internet content filters monitor Internet traffic and block access to preselected Web sites and files.
               
A ____ is the end of the tunnel between VPN devices.
                endpoint
____ keeps a record of the state of a connection between an internal computer and an external device and then makes decisions based on the connection as well as the conditions.
Stateful packet filtering

Workgroup switches must work faster than core switches.
FALSE
IP addresses are ____-bit addresses.
                32
A ____ is a standard network device for connecting multiple Ethernet devices together by using twisted-pair copper or fiber-optic cables in order to make them function as a single network segment.
                hub
A ____ is a network device that can forward packets across computer networks.
router

Describe the difference between subnetting and VLANs.
Subnets are subdivisions of IP address classes (Class A, B, or C) and allow a single Class A, B, or C network to be used instead of multiple networks. VLANs are devices that are connected logically rather than physically, either through the port to which they are connected or by their media access control (MAC) address.
Layer 3 of the OSI model is the ____ layer.
                Network
Describe all-in-one network security appliances.
All-in-one network appliances provides a second level of protection by encrypting the contents. This means that even if the attackers penetrate the network and steal documents they must still uncover the key to unlock the encrypted documents.
In order to allow untrusted outside users access to resources such as Web servers, most networks employ a ____.
DMZ
 Examining network traffic, activity, transactions, or behavior and looking for well-known patterns is known as ____-based monitoring
                signature
____________________ work occasionally or regularly from a home office.
                Telecommuters
____ IP addresses are IP addresses that are not assigned to any specific user or organization.
Private

Describe how VLAN communication takes place.
If multiple devices in the same VLAN are connected to the same switch, then the switch itself can handle the transfer of packets to the members of the VLAN group. However, if VLAN members on one switch need to communicate with members connected to another switch, then a special “tagging” protocol must be used, either a proprietary protocol or the vendor-neutral IEEE 802.1Q. These special protocols add a field to the packet that “tags” it as belonging to the VLAN.
A ____ encrypts all data that is transmitted between the remote device and the network.
VPN
A basic level of security can be achieved through using the security features found in network hardware.
False
____ provides remote users with the same access and functionality as local users through a VPN or dial-up connection.
Remote access
List and describe three advantages to subnetting.
Decreased network traffic - Broadcasts to network hosts are generally limited to individual subnets
Flexibility - The number of subnets and hosts on each subnet can be customized for each
organization and easily changed as necessary
Improved troubleshooting - Tracing a problem on a subnet is faster and easier than on a single large network
Improved utilization of addresses Because networks can be subdivided, it generally reduces the number of wasted
IP addresses
Minimal impact on external routers - Because only routers within the organization are concerned with routing
between subnets, routers outside the organization do not have to be updated to reflect changes
Reflection of physical network - Hosts can be grouped together into subnets that more accurately reflect the way
they are organized in the physical network
A ____ is a computer or an application program that intercepts a user request from the internal secure network and then processes that request on behalf of the user.
proxy server
Match each term with the correct statement below.
Segmenting a network by separating devices into logical groups  VLAN


Functions as a separate network that rests outside the secure network perimeter DMZ


A software-based application that runs on a local host computer that can detect an attack as it occurs HIDS


Each outgoing packet is given a different IP address  NAT


Each packet is given the same IP address but a different TCP port number. PAT


Refers to any combination of hardware and software that enables remote users to access a local internal network  Remote Access


Allows an IP address to be split anywhere within its 32 bits Subnet addressing


Used to classify standard network devices based on their function OSI Model


A reference set of data against which operational data is compared  Baseline



The key to the OSI reference model is layers.

The OSI model breaks networking steps down into a series of six layers.
False

A ____ allows scattered users to be logically grouped together even though they may be attached to different switches.
VLAN

Each operation in a computing environment starts with a ____.
                system call
Behavior-based monitoring attempts to overcome the limitations of both anomaly-based monitoring and signature-based monitoring by being more adaptive and proactive instead of reactive.
                true
Networks are usually segmented by using Switches to divide the network into a hierarchy.

Discuss the two advantages that NAT provides.
First, it masks the IP addresses of internal devices. An attacker who captures the packet on the Internet cannot determine the actual IP address of the sender. Without that address, it is more difficult to identify and attack a computer. Second, NAT allows multiple devices to share a smaller number of public IP addresses.



cache ------ temporary storage area
classful addressing ------ IP addresses that are split between the network and hosp portions set on the boundaries between the bytes
convergence ------ unifying voice and data traffic over a single internet protocol network
core switches ------ switches that reside at the top of the hierarchy and carry traffic between switches
DMZ (demilitarized zone ------ separate network that sits outside the secure network perimeter, often used to provide "outside services" such as Web service and e-mail
honey pot ------ server intended to trap or trick attacker
HIPS (host intrusion prevention system) ------ intrusion prevention systems that are installed on local systems
Integrated network security hardware ------ hardware device that integrates multipurpose security multipurpose security appliances with a traditional network device such as a switch or router
internet  content filters ------ technology to monitor internet traffic and block access to preselected Web sites and files
IPS (intrusion prevention system) ------ system that finds malicious traffic and deals with it immediately
IP telephony ------ adding digital voice clients and new voice applications onto the IP network
multiplexed ------ services such as voice, video, and data combined and transported under a universal format
NAC (network access control) ------ technology that examines the current state of a system and corrects any deficiencies before it is allowed to connect to the network
NAT (network address translation) ------ technology that hides  the IP address of network devices from attackers
NIDS (network intrusion detection system) ------ system to monitor and possibly prevent attempts to attack a local system
NIPS (network intrusion prevention system) ------ intrusion prevention systems that work to protect the entire network and all devices that are connected to it
out of band ------ using a separate data stream
PAT (port address translation) ------ variation of network address translation that assigns a different TCP port number to each packet
private addresses ------ IP address that are not assigned to any specific user or organization  but can be used by any user on the private internal network
production honeypot ------ honeypot that isused mainly by organization to capture limited information regarding attacks on that organization  honeypot
proxy server ------ computer system  or an application program that intercepts internal user requests and than processes that request on behalf of the user
research honeypot ------ honeypot that is more complex and used primarily by research,military, and government organizations
reverse proxy ------ device that routes incoming requests to the correct server
rule base ------ the rules that establishes what action the firewall should take when it receives a packet
stateful packet filtering ------ firewall technology that keeps a record of the state of a connection between an internal computer and an external server and then makes decisions based on the connection as well as the rule base
stateless packet filtering ------ firewall technology that looks at the incoming packet and permits or denies it based strictly on the rule base
subnet addressing ------ IP addressing technique in which an IP address can be split anywhere with its 32 bits
system call ------ an instruction that interrupts the program being executed and request a service from the operating system
virtual Lan  (VLAN) ------ segmenting a network by separating devices into logical groups
VoIP voice over IP ------ technology that places voice traffic onto an IP network
work group switches ------ switches that are connected directly to the device on the network
                                  

1. A network tap____________________.
A. has been made obsolete by software protocol analyzers
B. is a separate device that can be installed between other network devices to monitor traffic
C. stands for “Technology Account Protocol” (TAP)
D. is the same as a wireless access point
2. Each of the following is a characteristic of a weak password except_________.
A. Using a common dictionary word
B. Using personally identifiable information
C. A password that is long
D. Recording the password on paper
3. A(n) _____ is an account on a device that is created automatically to aid in installation and should be deleted once that is completed.
A. default account
B. back door
C. User Installation Account (UIA)
D. privilege account
4. A(n) _____ attack attempts to consume network resources so that the devices cannot respond to legitimate requests.
A. system overflow
B. Denial of service
C. reverse ping
D. ARP spoofing
5. Wireless denial of service attacks are successful because wireless LANs use the protocol____________.
A. Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)
B. Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
C. time slot allocation (TSA)
D. implicit ACK frame acknowledgment protocol (IAFAP)
6. A man-in-the-middle attack_________________.
A. can be defeated by using the TCP/IP protocol
B. intercepts legitimate communication and forges a fictitious response
C. is only found on a wireless network
D. are always passive
7. The difference between a replay attack and a man-in-the-middle attack is________.
A. Replay attacks are always faster
B. A replay attack makes a copy of the transmission before sending it to the recipient
C. A man-in-the-middle attack can be prevented yet a replay attack cannot
D. Replay attacks are no longer used today
8. An example of an antiquated protocol that has been replaced by a more secure version is______________.
A. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 2
B. Address Resolution Protocol
C. Internet Protocol
D. ARPA
9. Where does the TCP/IP host table name system for a local device store a symbolic name to Internet Protocol address mappings?
A. On the Domain Name System (DNS) server
B. In a local hosts file
C. In the ARP cache
D. On a network file server
10. Attackers take advantage of Domain Name System _____ to send fraudulent DNS entries.
A. area requests
B. domain resource sharing (DRS)
C. Internet name system transfer protocol
D. zone transfers
11. A more secure version of the Berkeley Internet Name Domain software is______.
A. Total Secure Domain Name System Zone (TSDNSZ)
B. Secure BIND
C. MX Secure (MXS)
D. DNSSEC
12. _____ is used for Ethernet local area networks to resolve Internet Protocol addresses.
A. ARP
B. P2P
C. CCSIP
D. I4PR
13. An attack that takes advantage of the order of arrival of TCP packets is_______.
A. IP forwarding
B. FTP spoofing
C. IP resolution
D. TCP/IP hijacking
14. War driving exploits _____, which is the wireless access point sending out information about its presence and configuration settings.
A. scanning
B. beaconing
C. location frame stamping
D. SGP mapping
15. A group of Bluetooth piconets in which connections exist between different piconets is called a(n)__________.
A. scatternet
B. OPNET
C. double piconet (DP)
D. slavenet
16. _____ is the unauthorized access of information from a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection.
A. Blue jacking
B. Bluetooth snatching
C. Bluetooth spoofing
D. Blue snarfing
17. In a(n) _____ attack the attacker overflows a switch’s address table with fake media access control (MAC) addresses and makes the switch act like a hub, sending packets to all devices.
A. switch flooding
B. MAC ARP impersonation
C. Address Domain Resolution (ADR)
D. switch advertisement
18. A back door can be created by each of the following except______________.
A. a programmer of the software on the device
B. a virus
C. spam
D. a Trojan horse
19. Using _____, an attacker attempts to gather information to map the entire internal network of the organization supporting the DNS server.
A. DNS transfer
B. DNS spoofing
C. Zone transfer imaging (ZTI)
D. Name resolution spoofing
20. Each of the following could be the result of an ARP poisoning attack except________.
A. Change entries in a DNS zone transfer table
B. Steal data intended for another device
C. Force a switch to revert to a hub
D. Prevent Internet access to users on a network

 
1. A(n) _____ is a general software security update intended to cover vulnerabilities that have been discovered.
A. service pack
B. hotfix
C. patch
D. critical update
2. Each of the following is an advantage of an automated patch update service except
A. Users can download the patch immediately when it is released
B. Bandwidth can be saved because each computer does not have to connect to an external server
C. Reports can be obtained regarding what updates each system needs
D. Users cannot circumvent updates
3. Attackers use buffer overflows to
A. point to another area in data memory that contains the attacker’s malware code
B. corrupt the kernel so the computer cannot reboot
C. place a virus into the kernel
D. erase buffer overflow signature files
4. The Windows application _____ will not allow code in the memory area to be executed.
A. Dynamic Memory Expansion Restriction (DMER)
B. Buffer Overflow Prevention (BOP)
C. Execute Bit (EXB)
D. Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
5. Each of the following is a step that most security organizations take to configure operating system protection except
A. Develop a security policy
B. Create configuration baselines
C. Create security templates
D. Deploy nX randomization
6. A cookie that was not created by the Web site that attempts to access it is called a(n)
A. first-party cookie
B. second-party cookie
C. third-party cookie
D. fourth-party cookie
7. _____ resides inside an HTML document
A. ActiveX
B. JavaScript
C. Java
D. Virtual Machine (VM)
8. A Java applet _____ is a barrier that surrounds the applet to keep it away from resources on the local computer.
A. fence
B. sandbox
C. playpen
D. Java Container Closed Object (JCCO)
9. Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) randomly assigns _____ to one of several possible locations in memory.
A. executable operating system code
B. xN bits
C. DEP
D. sockets
10. The TCP/IP protocol _____ handles outgoing mail.
A. Post Office Protocol (POP)
B. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
C. IMAP4
D. Microsoft Mail Transport (MMT)
11. Instant Messaging (IM) connects two systems
A. through the IM server
B. directly without using a server
C. only in a remote chat session
D. using Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
12. With a(n) _____ network users do not search for a file but download advertised files.
A. BitTorrent
B. P2P
C. swarm
D. RCIP
13. Another name for antivirus definition files is
A. signature files
B. virus resource entities (VRE)
C. AV patches
D. SigDef
14. The preferred location for an spam filter is
A. on the SMTP server
B. on the POP3 server
C. integrated into the network firewall
D. on the DHCP client
15. A(n) _____ is a list of pre-approved e-mail addresses that the user will accept mail from.
A. blacklist
B. client access account (CAA)
C. whitelist
D. POP3 transfer list
16. Another name for a packet filter is a(n)
A. firewall
B. HIDS
C. SQL eliminator
D. SIDS
17. A(n) _____ works on the principle of comparing new behavior against normal behavior.
A. Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS)
B. packet filter
C. Internet Resource Chat (IRC)
D. personal software firewall
18. A(n) _____ is a cumulative package of all security updates plus additional features.
A. service pack
B. update
C. update rollup
D. hotfix patch
19. A(n) _____ is a method to configure a suite of configuration baseline security settings.
A. security template
B. group policy
C. snap-out
D. Active Directory Planner
20. A(n) _____ is a program that does not come from a trusted source.
A. ActiveX Controller Entity
B. signed JavaScript application
C. JavaScript applet
D. unsigned Java applet


Review Questions
1. A(n) _____ is a program that secretly attaches itself to a carrier such as a document or program and then executes when that document is opened or program is launched.
A. virus
B. worm
C. rootkit
D. Trojan
2. The first action that a virus takes once it infects a computer is to
A. close all ports
B. erase the payload
C. authenticate
D. replicate
3. Each of the following is a different type of computer virus except
A. file infector virus
B. remote virus
C. resident virus
D. boot virus
4. A computer program that pretends to clean up a hard drive but actually performs a malicious activity is known as a(n)
A. Trojan
B. rootkit
C. worm
D. logic bomb
5. To remove a rootkit from a computer you should
A. erase all files in the WINNT folder
B. expand the Master Boot Record
C. reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system
D. flash the ROM BIOS
6. Each of the following could be a logic bomb except
A. Erase all data if John Smith’s name is removed from the list of employees
B. Reformat the hard drive three months after Susan Jones left the company
C. Send spam to all employees
D. If the company’s stock price drops below $10 then credit Jeff Brown with ten additional years of retirement credit
7. _____ is a technique used by spammers to horizontally separate words so they are not trapped by a filter yet can still be read by the human eye.
A. Word splitting
B. Word layering
C. Parsing
D. Speckling
8. _____ is an image spam that is divided into multiple images and each piece of the message is divided and then layered to create a complete and legible message.
A. GIF layering
B. word splitting
C. geometric variance
D. split painting
9. _____ is a general term used for describing software that violates a user’s personal security.
A. Spamware
B. Warezware
C. Adaware
D. Spyware
10. A(n) _____ is either a small hardware device or a program that monitors each keystroke a user types on the computer's keyboard.
A. keylogger
B. macro
C. script kiddie
D. port replicator
11. Attackers use _____ to remotely control zombies.
A. Google
B. e-mail
C. spam
D. Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
12. On modern computer systems the BIOS is stored on a _____ chip
A. Silver flash
B. Basic Output/Input
C. Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM)
D. Read Only Memory (ROM)
13. Each of the following is an advantage of a USB device except
A. slower speed
B. nonvolatile
C. better shock resistance
D. tolerates temperature extremes
14. _____ is a single, dedicated hard disk-based file storage device that provides centralized and consolidated disk storage that is available to users through a standard network connection.
A. Storage Area Network (SAN)
B. Network Attached Storage (NAS)
C. Attached Device Repository (ADR)
D. Network Data Pool (NDP)
15. Each of the following is an attack that can be used against cell phones except
A. Lure users to malicious websites
B. Infect the cell phone with malware
C. Attack other cell phone users
D. Turn off the cell phone
16. The ability to move a virtual machine from one physical computer to another with no impact on users is called ____.
A. server balancing
B. VLAN segmentation
C. hypervisor storage
D. live migration
17. The _____ is the software that runs on a physical computer and manages multiple virtual machine operating systems.
A. virtual resource allocator (VRA)
B. hypervisor
C. Microsoft Control Plug-in
D. hardware allocator
18. _____ is exploiting a vulnerability in the software to gain access to resources that the user would normally be restricted from obtaining.
A. Vulnerability assessment
B. Software threat release (STR)
C. Hardware virus
D. Privilege escalation
19. Each of the following is the reason why adware is scorned except
A. It displays objectionable content
B. It can cause a computer to crash or slowdown
C. It can interfere with a user’s productivity
D. It displays the attackers programming skills
20. An attacker who controls multiple zombies in a botnet is known as a(n)
A. Bot herder
B. Zombie shepherd
C. Rogue IRC
D. Cyber-Robot

1. Each of the following is a reason why it is difficult to defend against today’s attackers except _____________ .
A. speed of attacks
B. greater sophistication of attacks
C. complexity of attack tools
D. delays in patching hardware and work software products
2. A(n) _____ attack takes advantage of vulnerabilities that have not been previously revealed.
A. zero day
B. quick vulnerability assessment (QVA)
C. glamour
D. signature-based attack
3. _____ ensures that only authorized parties can view the information.
A. Availability
B. Integrity
C. Confidentiality
D. ICA
4. Each of the following is a successive layer in which information security is achieved except _________________.
A. products
B. people
C. procedures
D. Intrusion Wormhole Defense (IWD)
5. A(n) _____ is a person or thing that has the power to carry out a threat.
A. vulnerability
B. threat agent
C. exploit
D. risk factor
6. Each of the following is a goal of information security except __________.
A. Prevent data theft
B. Decrease user productivity
C. Avoid legal consequences
D. Foil cyberterrorism
7. The _____ requires that enterprises must guard protected health information and implement policies and procedures to safeguard it.
A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
B. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Sarbox)
C. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
D. Hospital Protection and Insurance Association Agreement (HPIAA)
8. Utility companies, telecommunications, and financial services are considered prime targets of _____ because attackers can significantly disrupt business and personal activities by destroying a few targets.
A. cyberterrorists
B. kiddie scripters
C. computer spies
D. blue hat hackers (BHH)
9. After an attacker probed a computer or network for information she would next ________.
A. modify security settings
B. penetrate any defenses
C. paralyze networks and devices
D. circulate to other systems
10. An organization that purchased security products from different vendors in case an attacker circumvented the Brand A device, yet would have more difficulty trying to break through a Brand B device because they are different, is an example of ________.
A. obscurity
B. layering
C. limiting
D. diversity
11. _____ is a superset of information security and includes security issues that do not involve computers.
A. Google reconnaissance
B. Risk security (RS)
C. Information assurance (IA)
D. Asset restriction (AR)
12. _____ attacks come from multiple sources instead of a single source.
A. Distributed
B. Isolated
C. Script resource malware (SRM)
D. Form resource
13. _____ are a loose-knit network of attackers, identity thieves, and financial fraudsters.
A. Cybercriminals
B. Hackers
C. Spies
D. Script kiddies
14. Each of the following is a characteristic of cybercriminals except ________.
A. low motivation
B. less risk-averse
C. better funded
D. more tenacious
15. Each of the following is a characteristic of cybercrime except ________.
A. targeted attacks against financial networks
B. unauthorized access to information
C. theft of personal information
D. exclusive use of worms and viruses
16. An example of a(n) _____ is a software defect in an operating system that allows an unauthorized user to gain access to a computer without a password
A. vulnerability
B. threat
C. threat agent
D. asset exploit (AE)
17. _____ requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information and to protect all electronic and paper containing personally identifiable financial information.
A. California Savings and Loan Security Act (CS&LSA)
B. USA Patriot Act
C. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Sarbox)
D. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
18. The term _____ is commonly used in a generic sense to identify anyone who illegally breaks into a computer system.
A. hacker
B. cyberterrorist
C. Internet Exploiter
D. cyberrogue
19. An example of _____would be not revealing the type of computer, operating system, software, and network connection a computer uses.
A. diversity
B. limiting
C. obscurity
D. layering
20. The _____ is primarily responsible for assessment, management, and implementation of security.
A. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
B. security manager
C. security administrator
D. security technician



 
1. The amendment to add 5.5 Mbps and 11 Mbps to the IEEE 802.11 standard is ______.
A. IEEE 802.11a
B. IEEE 802.11b
C. IEEE 802.11g
D. IEEE 802.11n
2. Access to the wireless network can be restricted by _______.
A. MAC address filtering
B. ARP resolution
C. TKIP encryption
D. WEP authentication
3. The cyclic redundancy check (CRC) is also called the _______.
A. integrity check value (ICV)
B. initialized vector resource (IVR)
C. check parity bit (CPB)
D. R5C check
4. A wireless network requires that the _____ be authenticated first.
A. user
B. thick wireless device
C. wireless device
D. authentication probe
5. The Service Set Identifier (SSID) _____.
A. serves as the network name for a WLAN
B. is only used on IEEE 802.11g networks
C. is optional on all networks
D. is used only with closed system authentication
6. The optional authentication method that forces the wireless device to encrypt challenge text using its WEP encryption key is known as _____ .
A. WEP encryption
B. shared key authentication
C. challenge text verification (CTV)
D. AP authentication (APA)
7. Each of the following is a weakness of open system authentication except _______.
A. SSIDs are by default contained in beacon frames to all wireless devices
B. turning off SSIDs can hinder roaming
C. SSIDs are transmitted in other management frames sent by the access point
D. open system authentication requires an authentication server
8. The weakness of WEP is that _____.
A. it requires the use of an enhanced access point (EAP) for it to function properly
B. it is costly to implement
C. the encryption algorithm has been broken by attackers
D. the initialization vectors (IVs) are repeated
9. The two models for personal wireless security developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance are Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and _____ .
A. Protected Wireless Security (WPS)
B. IEEE 802.11x
C. Postshared Key Protection (PKP)
D. Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)
10. The _____ replaces the cyclic redundancy check (CRC) and is designed to prevent an attacker from capturing, altering, and resending a data packet.
A. Message Integrity Check (MIC)
B. Cyclic Redundancy Check 2 (CRC2)
C. Wi-Fi CRC
D. Wireless Parity Check (WPC)
11. The IEEE standard for wireless security is known as _____ .
A. IEEE 803.x
B. IEEE Wi-Fi Protected Access
C. IEEE 802.11i
D. IEEE PSK
12. A(n) _____ is designed to verify the authentication of wireless devices using IEEE 802.1x.
A. proxy ID server
B. access point server
C. check point server
D. authentication server
13. Wireless switches are used in conjunction with _____ for increased security by moving security features to the switch.
A. authentication access points (AAPs)
B. network intrusion prevention system (NIPS)
C. access control appliances (ACA)
D. thin access points
14. Separate _____ can be used to support low-security guest Internet access and high-security administrators on the same access point.
A. wireless virtual local area networks (VLANs)
B. segmented access points
C. separated wireless streams (SWS)
D. proxy security servers
15. Each of the following can be used to monitor airwaves for traffic except a(n) _____.
A. dedicated probe
B. access point probe
C. resource monitor probe
D. wireless device probe
16. A WEP key that is 128 bits in length _____ .
A. has an initialization vector (IV) that is the same length as a WEP key of 64 bits
B. is less secure than a WEP key of 64 bits because shorter keys are better
C. cannot be cracked because it is too long
D. cannot be used on access points that use passphrases
17. For a SOHO the best security model would be the _____
A. Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal Security model
B. Enterprise Protection Personal Security model
C. IEEE Wi-Fi Personal Protection model
D. Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Personal Security model
18. Preshared key (PSK) authentication requires that the encryption key _____.
A. must be entered on all devices prior to wireless communication occurring
B. be the same length as the Initialization Vector (IV)
C. be entered in hexadecimal notation on the access point
D. be encrypted before it can be entered by a user on a wireless device
19. _____ stores information from a device on the network so if a user roams away from a wireless access point and later returns, he does not need to re-enter all of the credentials.
A. Key-caching
B. Pre-key authentication
C. Key roaming
D. Security key resolution
20. The _____ model is designed for medium to large-size organizations in which an authentication server is available.
A. IEEE 802.11d
B. Wi-Fi Academic
C. WPA 2 Enterprise Security
D. Wi-Fi 802.x





Tunneling
A data-transport technique that can be used to provide remote access in which a data packet is encrypted and encapsulated in another data packet in order to conceal the information of the packet inside
Point-To-Point(PPP)
An internet standard for sending IP datagram packets over serial point-to-point links. Most common use is for dial-up internet access.
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
A Microsoft VPN Layer 2
Layer Two Tunneling Protocol(L2TP)
An internet-standard protocol combination of PPTP and Layer 2 Forwarding (L2F) that enables the tunneling of PPP sessions across a variety of network protocols, such as IP, Frame Relay, or Asynchorous Transfer Mode(ATM)
Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol(SSTP)
HTTP over SSL protocol and encapsulates an IP packet with a PPP header and then with an SSTP header. All encrypted with SSL session
CHAP
dAn encrypted authentication protocol that is often used to provide access control for remote access servers
Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)
dAn Authentication protocol that sends user IDs and passwords as cleartext. Generally used when a remote client is connecting to a non-Windows server that does not support a stronger password encryption, such as CHAP
dRADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial-in User service
What does TACACS include?
dCentralized authentication and authorization services for remote users
Supports Multi-factor Authentication
Accepts login requests and Authenticates access
Entire authentication process encrypted
dWhat is Kerberos?
dBased on a time-sensitive granting system
Developed by MIT to use SSO
Can manage access control to many services using one centralized authentication server
dIdentity Management
dAn area of information security that is used to identify individuals within a computer system or network
dAccount Management Processes
dAppropriate processes
Security guidelines documented in Security policies
dWhat are the Security Threats?
Social Engineering, Software-Base Threats, Network-Base Threats, and Hardware-Based Threat
Social Engineering Attacks
Attacker obtains credentials from user
Dumpster Diving, Theft, Trojan Horse, Spoofing, Phishing(emails form bank inst)
dTypes of Malicious Code
dViruses,Worms, Trojans, Logic Bombs, Spyware, Adware, Rootkit, Botnet
dBuffer Overflow
When too much data is fed into a fixed length memory buffer, result in overwriting adjacent memory
Mathematical Attacks
Take advantage of programming flaw in encryption technologies.
Weak Keys
Flaw in encryption technologies that produces encryption keys with known patterns
SAM (Security Account Manager
Attackers knows the storage location of encrypted passwords
Backdoor Attack
dHacker gains access to the system through the use of an account that was created by a malicious program
Port Scanning Attack
Software that scans a system for open ports
TCP/IP Connecting Hijacking
One of the Man-in-the-Middle Attacks. With this attack, an attacker can allow normal authentication to proceed between the two hosts, then seize control of the connection
DoS attack(Denial of service attack)
An attempt to make a computer resource unavailable to its intended users.
Types of DoS attacks
ICMP Flood, UDP, SYN flood, Reflected attack
Reflected attack
Use a forge source IP address when sending request to a large number of computers. Causing those systems to send a reply to the target system causing Dos
ARP Poisoning
Attacker gain access redirects IP add to the Mac add of a computer that is not the intended recipient.
Information Security
Refers to the protection of available information or information resources from unauthorized access, attacks, thefts, or data damage.
What are the three primary goals in the practice of information security?
Prevention, Detection, and Recovery
Prevention
Personal information, company information, and information on intellectual property must be protected
dPrevention
Preventing users from gaining unauthorized access to confidential information.
Detection
The step that occurs when a user is discovered trying to access unauthorized data or after information has been lost
Recovery
The process of restoring vital data present in files or folders from a crashed system or data storage devices
Vulnerability
Any condition that leaves a system open to attack
dForms of Vulnerabiltiy
Improperly configured or installed hardware, Bugs in software or OS's, misuse of software or communication protocols, poorly designed networks, poor physical security, insecure passwords, design flaws
Threats
An event or action that could potentially result in the violation of a security requirement, policy, or procedure
Spoofing
This is a human-based attack where the goal is to pretend to be someone else for the purpose of identity concealment
3DES(Triple DES)
A symmetric encryption algorithm that encrypts data by processing each block of data three times using a different DES key each time.
802.11
A family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology.
802.11a
A fast, secure, but relatively expensive protocol for wireless communication. The 802.11a protocol supports speeds up to 54Mbps in the 5 GHz frequency
802.11b
also called Wi-Fi, Short for wired fidelity, most common and least expensive wireless network protocol used to transfer data among computer with wireless network cards or between a wireless computer or device and a wired LAN
Access control
The process of determing and assigning privileges to various resources, objects, and data.
Account phishing
In social networking, and attack where an attacker creates an account and gets to be on the friends list of an individual just to obtain information about the individual and his circle of friends
ACL(Access Control List)
In a DAC access control scheme, this is the list that is associated with each object, specifying the subjects that con access the object and their levels of access.
AES(Advanced Encryption Standard)
A symmetric 128,192, or 256-bit block cipher based on the Rijndael algorithm developed by Belgian cryptographers Joan Daemen and Vincent Rijmen and adopted by the U.S. government as its encryption standard to replace DES.
ALE(Annual Loss Expectancy)
The total cost of a risk to an organization on an annual basis
Algorithm
In encryption, the rule, system, or mechanism used to encrypt the data
Anomaly-based monitoring
A monitoring system that uses a database of unacceptable traffic patterns identified by analyzing traffic flows.
Anit-malware software
A category of software programs that scan a computer or network for known viruses, Trojans, worms, and other malicious software.
Anti-Spam
A program that will detect specific words that commonly used in spam messages
Anti-spyware
Sofware that is specifically designed to protect systems against spyware attacks
Archive bit
A file property that essentially indicates whether the file has been modified since the last back up
ARP(Address Resolution Protocol)
The mechanism by which individual hardware MAC addresses are matched to an IP address on a network
Attachment Attack
An attack where the attacker can merge malicious software or code into a downloadable file or attachment on a n application server
ARP Poisoning
an attack in which the MAC Address in the ARP cache is corrupted so that corresponding IP Address points to a different device.
Asymmetric encryption
A Two-way encryption scheme that uses paired private and public keys
Attachment Attack
An attack where the attacker can merge malicious software or code into a downloadable file or attachment on an application server so that users download and execute it on client systems
Attack surface
the scope of functionality that is available to unauthenticated users.
Backout Contingency Plan
A Documented plan that includes specific procedures and processes that are applied in the event that a change or modification made to a system must be undone
Baseline report
A collection of security and configuration settings that are to be applied to aparticular system or network in the organization
BCP(Business continuity Plan)
A policy that defines how normal day to day business will be maintained in the event of a business disruption or crisis
Behavior-Based monitoring
A monitor system that detects changes in normal operating dat sequences and identifies abnormal sequences
nBIA(business impact analysis)
dA BCP prep step that identifies present organizational risks and determines the impact to ongoing business-critical operations if such risks actualize.
Biometrics
the identification of a user based on a physical characteristic, such as a fingerprint, iris, face, voice, or handwriting
Birthday Attack
A type of password attack that exploits weaknesses in the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt passwords, in order to take advantage of the probability of different password inputs producing the same encrypted output
Black box test
A test in which the tester is given no information about that system being tested
Black hat
A hacker who exposes vulnerabilities form financial gain or for some malicious purpose
Block Cipher
Type of symmetric encryption that encrypts data one block at a time, often in 64-bit or 128-bit blocks. More secure than stream, but slower. DES is an example. Without transposition or substitution identical plaintext can produce identical ciphertext. Usually uses diffusion or chaining to combat this.
nZombie
Unauthorized software introduced on multiple computers to manipulate the computer into mounting a DDoS attack
Windows Security policies
Configuration settings with the windows operating systems that control the overall security behavior of the system
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy, an encryption algorithm used to protect data on Wi-Fi Networks
Wireless Transport Layer Security
(WTLS) The security layer of the Wireless Applications Protocol (WAP). WTLS provides authentication, encryption, and data integrity for wireless devices.
Worm
a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network
XML injection
a user enters values that query XML (known as XPath) with values that take advantage of exploits. XPath works similarly to SQL except that it does not have the same levels of access control, and taking advantage of weaknesses within can return entire documents.
Extensible Markup Language
A widely adopted markup language used in many documents, websites, and web applications
Zero Day Exploit
An attack that is developed and used before the vulnerability has been reported and patched
Vishing
The voice counterpart of phishing; vishers use an e-mail or a notice on a Web site that encourage persons to make a phone call which then triggers a voice response system that asks for valuable personal information such as credit card numbers.
VLAN
Group of hosts with a common set of requirements that communicate as if they were attached to the same wire, regardless of their physical location.
Voice over IP
uses tcp/ip technology to transmit voice calls over long-distance telephone lines
VPN concentrator
VPN concentrator is a device that creates remote access for virtual private networks (VPNs) either for users logging in remotely or for a large site‐to‐site VPN
WAP
Wireless Access Protocol; a communications protocol that provides Internet access for handheld devices
War Chalking
A mark on a building created by a war driver to specify where a hotspot exists. People "in the know" look for these marks to identify hotspots for their use. (16)
Warm Site
Location that is dormant or performs noncritical functions under normal conditions, but which can be rapidly converted to a key operations site if needed
Web application-based firewall
A firewall that is deployed to secure an organizations web-based applications and transactions from attackers
Whaling
targets the big fish, namely wealthy individuals who typically would have large sums of money in a bank account that an attacker could access.
White Box Test
A test in which the tester knows about all aspects of the systems and understands the function and design of the system before the test is conducted
White Hat Hacker
A hacker who breaks into systems just for the challenge of it (and who doesn't wish to steal or wreak havoc on the systems). Such hackers tout themselves as experts who are performing a needed service for society by helping companies realize the vulnerabilities that exist in their systems.
Virtualization
a process that allows networked computers to run multiple operating systems and programs through one central computer at the same time
UDP Flood
a denial of service attack that uses the UDP protocol to send a request to a subnet's broadcast address using the spoofed IP address of the intended victim. All hosts on the subnet respond to the victim consuming network and system resources.
Cross-site Scripting
An attack that is directed towards sites with dynamic content by introducing malicious scripts or by taking over the session before the user session cookies expire.
Cryptoprocessor
A microprocessor that provides cryptographic functions
CTR(counter mode encryption)
A block encryption model that is similar to OFB and uses a counter as input.
DAC(Discretionary Access Control)
In DAC, access is controlled based on a user's identity. Objects are configured with a list of users who are allowed access to them. An administrator has the discretion to place the user on the list or not. If a user is on the list, the user is grant access; if the user is not on the list, access is denied
Data Sanitation
The method used to repeatedly delete and overwrite any traces or bits of sensitive data that may remain on a device after data wiping has been done.
Data Security
The security controls and measures taken in order to keep an organization's data safe and accessible and to prevent unauthorized access.
Data Wiping
A method used to remove any sensitve data from a mobile device and permanently delete it.
Data
A general term for the information assets of a person or organization. In a computer system, data is generally stored in files.
DES(Data Encryption Standard)
A symmetric encryption algorithm that encrypts data in 64-bit blocks using a 56-bit key with 8 bits used for parity
Detection Controls
Controls that are implemented to monitor a situation or activity, and react to any irregular activities by bringing the issue to the attention of administrators
DHCP(Dynamic Host Control Protocol)
A protocol used to automatically assign IP addressing information to IP network computers
Diameter
An authentication protocol that allows for a variety of connection types, such as wireless
Dictionary Attack
A type of password attack that automates, password guessing by comparing encrypted passwords against a predetermined list of possible password values
Differential Backup
A backup that backsup all files in a selected storage location that have changed since the last full backup.
Diffe-Hellman
A cryptographic protocol that provides for secure key exchange
Digital Certificate
An electronic document that associates credentials with a public key
Digital Signature
An encrypted hash value that is appended to a message to identify the sender and the message
Directory Service
A network service that stores identity information about all the objects in a particular network, including users, groups, servers, client computers, and printers
Directory Traversal
An attack that allows access to commands, files, and directories that may or may not be connected to the web document root directory.
DMZ(Demilitarized Zone)
A small section of a private network that is located between two firewalls and made available for public access.
DNS Poisoning
An attack in which an attacker exploits the traditionally open nature of the DNS system to redirect a domain name to an IP address of the attackers choosing.
DNS(Domain Name System)
The service that maps names to IP addresses on most TCP/IP networks, including the Internet
Drive-by download
A program that is automatically installed on a computer when you access a malicous site, even without clicking on a link or giving consent
Drone
Unauthorized software introduced on multiple computers to manipulate the computers into mounting a DDoS attack. Also called a zombie
DRP(disaster recovery plan)
A plan that prepares the organization to react appropriately in a natural or a man-made disaster and provides the means to recover from a disaster.
Dumpster Diving
A human-based attack where the goal is to reclaim important information by inspecting the contents of trash containers
EAP(Extensible Authentication Protocol)
An authentication protocol that enables systems to use hardware-based identifiers, such as fingerprint scanners or smart card readers, for authentication.
Eavesdropping attack
A network attack that uses special monitoring software to gain access to private communications on the network wire or accross a wireless network. Also known as sniffing attack
ECB encryption(Electron Code Block encryption)
A block encryption model where each block is encrypted by itself. Each occurence of a particular word is encrypted exactly the same.
ECC(Elliptic Curve Cryptography)
An Asymmetric encryption technique that leverages the algebraic technique that leverages the algebraic structures of elliptic curves over finite fields.
EMI(electromagnetic interference)
A disruption of electrical current that occurs when a magnetic field around one electrical circuit interferes with the signal being carried on an adjacent circuit
Enumerating
The stage of the hacking process in which the attcker will try to gain access to users and groups, network resources, shares, applications, or valid user names and passwords.