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CISSP Security Architecture And Design

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1. Based on the Bell-LaPadula Security model - and evidence of reference monitor enforcement must be available.






2. Ssoftware that is stored within ROM (Read-Only Memory) - (ROM is nonvolatile)






3. Components considered as part of the Trusted Computing Base (from the Orange Book) are?






4. Individual subjects must be uniquely identified.






5. Which Orange Book evaluation level is described as "Verified Design"?






6. The reference monitor must mediate all access - _____________ - be verifiable as correct - and must always be invoked.






7. System Architecture that separates system functionality into Hierarchical layers






8. The Bell-LaPadula model Subjects and Objects are ___________.






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






10. Users need to be Identified individually to provide more precise acces control and auditing functionality.






11. Another word for Primary storage and distinguishes physical memory from virtual memory.






12. What prevents a process from accessing another process' data?






13. Which computer design approaches is based on the fact that in earlier technologies - the instruction fetch was the longest part of the cycle






14. Should always trace to individuals responsible for observing and recording the data






15. The omission of networks and network components in the TCSEC was recognized and addressed in the "Trusted Network Interpretation of the TCSEC" otherwise known as ___________.






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






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






18. Accreditation is also defined as an ____________________ by a designated authority that an information system is approved to operate in a particular security configuration with a prescribed set of safeguards






19. The C2 evaluation class of the _________________ offers controlled access protection.






20. In which users are processing information at the same sensitivity level; thus - strict access control and auditing measures are not required. It would be a trusted envirnment with low security concerns.






21. Bell-LaPadula model was proposed for enforcing access control in _____________________.






22. The Biba Model is not concerned with security levels and confidentiality. It uses _________________.






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






24. Best defined as a mode of system termination that automatically leaves system processes and components in a secure state when a failure occurs or is detected in the system?






25. The Reserved hard drive space used to to extend RAM capabilites.






26. To ensure that the Trusted Computing Base is not tampered with during shipment or installation.






27. The Bell-LaPadula Model is a _______________ that enforces Confidentiality aspect of access control. Formed by David Bell and Leonard LaPadula.






28. The Bell-LaPaula Model's main goal was to ___________________ in an unauthorized manner. (Developed by the US gov)






29. Has two individual assurace ratings. C1 and C2. The Higher the number of assurance rating the greater the protection






30. The Simple Security rule is refered to as______________.






31. A domain of trust that shares a single security policy and single management






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






33. Developed after the Bell-LaPadula model. Its a state machine model and is very similar to the Bell-LaPadula Model.






34. What does the simple integrity axiom mean in the Biba model?






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






36. The Biba model (introduced in 1977) - The Sutherland model (published in 1986) - The Brewer-Nash model (published in 1989)






37. B1 is also called "Labeled Security" and each data object must have a classification label and each subject a clearance label. On each access attempt - the classification and clearance are checked to verify that the access is permissible.






38. Each data object must contain a classification label and each subject must have a clearance label.






39. What does the * (star) property mean in the Bell-LaPadula model?






40. In ______________ the subject must have: Need to Know for ALL the information contained within the system.






41. The TCB is the ________________ within a computer system that work together to enforce a security policy.






42. The centerpiece of the DoD Rainbow Series publications.Developed by the National Computer Security Center (NCSC)?






43. B3 is also called "Security Domains" and imposes more granularity in each protection mechanism.






44. The total(sum)combination of protection mechanisms within a computer system. The TCB includes hardware - software - and firmware.






45. What model use an access control triples and requires that the system maintain separation of duty ?






46. Bell-LaPadula Model -______________: A subject in a given security level can NOT WRITE information to a LOWER security level.






47. 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






48. The Bell-LaPadula Model is a _______________.






49. The hardware - firmware and software elements of a trusted computing base that implement the reference monitor concept.






50. Which Orange Book evaluation level is described as "Controlled Access Protection"? - This class requires a more granular method of providing access control. The system must enforce strict logon procedures and provide decision-making capabilites when