Security Fundamentals Flashcards
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Which type of backup only copies data that has changed since the last full backup, resetting the archive bit?
Answer: Incremental backup
An incremental backup captures only changes made since the last backup of any type and resets the archive bit after each run.
What is the primary purpose of network segmentation in security?
Answer: Reduce the attack surface by limiting lateral movement between network zones
Network segmentation divides a network into isolated zones to contain breaches and limit an attacker's ability to move laterally.
An attacker sends millions of requests to a web server to make it unavailable. This is called a:
Answer: Denial of Service (DoS) attack
A DoS attack overwhelms a target system with traffic or requests, making it unavailable to legitimate users.
What does HTTPS indicate about a website connection?
Answer: The connection is encrypted using TLS/SSL
HTTPS indicates the communication between the browser and server is encrypted using TLS, protecting data in transit.
Which concept describes the process of verifying that data has not been altered during transmission?
Answer: Integrity
Integrity ensures that data remains accurate and unmodified during storage or transmission, often verified using hashes.
What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
Answer: Create an encrypted tunnel for secure communication over public networks
A VPN encrypts network traffic and routes it through a secure tunnel, protecting data sent over untrusted networks like the internet.
Which type of social engineering attack targets specific high-profile individuals within an organization?
Answer: Whaling
Whaling is a spear phishing attack specifically targeting executives or other high-value individuals within an organization.