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CISSP Security Architecture And Design

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1. Which evaluation class of the Trusted Network Interpretation (TNI) offers security domains?






2. In the Bell-LaPadula Model the Object's Label contains ___________________.






3. In B2 Distinct address spaces must be provided to _________ - and a covert channel analysis is conducted. B2 adds assurance by adding requirements to the design of the system






4. The combination of RAM - Cache and the Processor Registers






5. Includes the security kernel as well as other security-related system functions that are within the boundary of the trusted computing base. System elements that are outside of the security perimeter need not be trusted.






6. Can be erased - modified and upgraded.






7. A is a form of EPROM - but its data storage can be erased and modified electrically by onboard programming circuitry and signals.






8. TCSEC provides a means to evaluate ______________________.






9. A form of ROM(Read-Only Memory) that can be modified after it has been manufactured. It can only be programmed only one time.






10. The Simple Security rule is refered to as______________.






11. A type of memory used for High-speed writing and reading activities.






12. What are the components of an object's sensitivity label?






13. Certification is a Technical review that assesses the _____________ - where as Accreditation is management's Official acceptance of the information in the Certification process findings.






14. Using TPs (Transformation Procedures) to modify CDIs (Constrained Data) items is refered to as Well-Formed transaction






15. A Policy based control. All objects and systems have a sensitivity level assigned to them






16. The type of environment that would require A1 systems is the most secure of secure environments. It deals with top-secret information and cannot adequately trust anyone using the systems without strict authentication - restrictions and auditing.






17. The subject must have Need to Know for ONLY the information they are trying to access.






18. The Security Kernel is the Core of The TCB and is the _____________ to building trusted computing systems.






19. Commonly referred to as The Big Mess Because of its lack of structure. MS-DOS is an example of a monolithic operation system






20. Security Labels are not required until __________; thus C2 does not require security labels but B1 does






21. As per FDA data should be ______________________________.






22. Execute one instruction at a time.






23. The Biba Model - ______________: A subject cannot request service (invoke) to subjects of higher integrity






24. Mandatory Access requires that _____________ be attached to all objects.






25. Which Orange Book evaluation level is described as "Discretionary Security Protection"?






26. In an automated system ________________ could be achieved by: A computer system designed to identify individuals responsible for any input.






27. The assignment of a specific individual to administer the security-related functions of a system.






28. Audit data must be captured and protected to enforce accountability






29. Contains the beginning address






30. In the Bell-LaPadula Model the Subject's Label contains ___________________.






31. In the Orange Book - functionality and assurance are NOT _____________ as they are in the ITSEC and the Common Criteria.






32. When a computer spends more time moving data from one small portion of memory to another THAN Actually processing the data






33. System Architecture that separates system functionality into Hierarchical layers






34. Data in Cache can be accessed much more quickly than Data






35. The Indexed memory addresses that software uses






36. This type of environment is highly secured environment that processes very sensitive information. It requires systems that are highly resistant to penetration.






37. For rhe type of environment that processes sensitive data that require a higher degree of security. It requires systems that are relatively resistant to peneration and compromise






38. Configuration management is also defined in the Orange Book BUT As a _____________________ and NOT an operational assurance requirement.






39. When the RAM and secondary storage are combined the result is __________.






40. Individual subjects must be uniquely identified.






41. Ensuring thta information does not flow from a higher security lever to a lower level in the Bell-LaPadula Model is referred to as ___________________ - which would take place through a "write down" operation. (An actual compromise occurs if and when






42. Which can be used as a covert channel?






43. Intended for environments that require systems to handle classified data.






44. In both the Bell-LaPadula and Biba Models if the word "Simple is used ______________.






45. The _________________ specified in the Orange Book are: System architecture - System integrity - Covert channel analysis - Trusted facility management and Trusted recovery.






46. A channel within a computer system or network that is designed for the authorized transfer of information is identified as a(n)?






47. Based on The Bell-LaPadula model - because it allows for multilevel security to be integrated into the code.






48. Mandatory Protection






49. According to the Orange Book - which security level is the first to require a system to protect against covert timing channels?






50. Documentation must be provided - including test - design - and specification document - user guides and manuals