CIAM Authentication Methods

Question 1

What is the CIA triad in information security?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

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Central Intelligence Agency

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Cybersecurity Infrastructure Act

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Certified Information Auditor

Question 2

What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

Accepted Answer

Requiring two or more verification methods to confirm identity

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Using multiple passwords

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Having multiple accounts

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Logging in from multiple devices

Question 3

What is a firewall?

Accepted Answer

A security device that monitors and controls network traffic based on rules

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A fire-resistant building component

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An antivirus program

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A password manager

Question 4

What is phishing?

Accepted Answer

A social engineering attack using fraudulent communications to steal sensitive data

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A network scanning tool

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A type of firewall

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A backup system

Question 5

What is encryption?

Accepted Answer

Converting data into coded format to prevent unauthorized access

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Deleting data

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Compressing files

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Backing up data

Question 6

What is a zero-day vulnerability?

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A security flaw unknown to the vendor with no available patch

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A vulnerability that was fixed immediately

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A low-risk security issue

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An outdated software version