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Comptia Security +: Assessment And Risk Mgmt

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1. A log that can record outgoing requests - incoming traffic - and internet usage






2. ____________ can discover network devices / application - check password strength - measure internal / external access - analyze vulnerabilities in NOS - test response to DOS attacks






3. Risk mgmt method created by Carnegie Mellon University - people manage/direct the risk evaluation for IT security in a company






4. Used to predict changes based on trends - detect deviations - and watch events across multiple system components






5. A tool that maps weaknesses of systems / networks by scanning for ports - checking for applications - determining OS and patch level - and attempting exploits






6. __________ loss has a negative effect after a vulnerability is initially exploited






7. Midterm goals






8. OCTAVE






9. An instance of being exposed to losses from a threat






10. Physical damage - human interaction - equip malfunction - misuse of data - loss of data - application error






11. The tools - personnel and business processes necessary to ensure that security meets needs






12. FRAP






13. Control environment - company culture - Risk assessment - manage change - Control activities - policies - procedures - practices - Information and communication - right people - info - time - Monitoring - detect and respond






14. CobiT






15. Internationally recognized Information Security Management standard - provides high level conceptual recomendations on enterprise security - brish standard






16. CSO






17. An password cracker that uses dictionary and brute force attacks - rainbow tables - can test password strength and recover passwords - was originally free - but now a commercial product






18. Type of audit that checks that network resources - systems and software are used appropriately






19. A plan of action to deal with risks defined in the risk assessment - may remediate or transfer risk






20. Guide assist in the implemenation of information security based on risk managent approach






21. Information security managment measurements






22. Made up of ten domains - a mechanism to describe security processes






23. Responsible for developing: security awareness program - budget for information security related activities; policies - procdures - and guidelines - a security compliance program - and metrics






24. The following tools (Nessus - Qualys - Retina) are ______________ scanners






25. SLE x ARO - (ALE)






26. Provides good practice advice on ISMS (ISO 17799)(based on BS7799 Part 1)






27. Derived from the COSO framework






28. Strategic - tactical and operational planning






29. Type of audit that checks that accounts - groups and roles are correctly assigned






30. Developed by the Treadway Commission in 1985 to deal with fraudulent financial activities and reporting






31. Ensures reliable timely access to data/resources to authorized individuals






32. Process of ID and assessing risk - reducing to acceptable level - implementing mechanisms to maintain.






33. IT governance at the operational level






34. Controls that implement access control - password mangement - identification and authentication methods - configuration






35. Guide to illustrate how to protect personal health information






36. FMEA






37. A weakness (software - hardware - procedural - human) that can be exploited






38. Ensures necessary level of secrecy and prevents unauthorized disclosure






39. Hp OpenView - Nmap - Qualys - Solana Networks - SolarWinds are all network _____________






40. Expected or predetermined performance level - developed from policy - performance - requirements






41. Type of audit that checks information classification and change control procedures






42. Mitigates a potential risk






43. Port scanners - vulnerability scanners - protocol analyzers - password crackers - network mappers - open vulnerability and assessment language (OVAL) are all tool used in a ___________________ assessment






44. Assurance of accurancy and reliability of information and systems






45. Plan and Organize - Implement - Operate and Maintain - Monitor and Evaluate






46. Number of time the incident might occur annually - (ARO)






47. Responsible for information classification and protection






48. Ensures managment security directives are fulfilled






49. NIST risk management methodology






50. Focus on service level agreements between IT dept and internal customers







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