Question 1

Why would anomaly detection IDSs often generate a large number of false positives?

Options :

A : Because they can only identify correctly attacks they already know about.

B :

Because they are application-based are more subject to attacks.

C : Because they can't identify abnormal behavior.

D :

Because normal patterns of user and system behavior can vary wildly.

Answer: D

Question 2

Which of the following is the FIRST step in protecting data's confidentiality?

Options :

A : Install a firewall

B : Implement encryption

C : Identify which information is sensitive

D : Review all user access rights

Answer: C

Question 3

Another name for a VPN is a:

Options :

A : tunnel

B : one-time password

C : pipeline

D : bypass

Answer: A

Question 4

Which of the following statements pertaining to stream ciphers is correct?

Options :

A :

A stream cipher is a type of asymmetric encryption algorithm.

B :

A stream cipher generates what is called a keystream.

C : A stream cipher is slower than a block cipher.

D : A stream cipher is not appropriate for hardware-based encryption

Answer: B

Question 5

An alternative to using passwords for authentication in logical or technical access control is:

Options :

A : manage without passwords

B : biometrics

C : not there

D : use of them for physical access control

Answer: B