General Data Privacy and Security 3

Question 1

What is 'ransomware'?

Accepted Answer

Malware that encrypts victim data and demands payment for decryption

Answer

Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment, typically in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the decryption key.

Question 2

Which principle ensures that data is accurate and trustworthy and has not been altered improperly?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

Answer

Integrity is the CIA Triad principle that ensures data remains accurate, consistent, and unaltered except through authorized processes.

Question 3

What is a 'zero-day vulnerability'?

Accepted Answer

A security flaw unknown to the vendor with no existing patch

Answer

A zero-day vulnerability is a software security flaw that is unknown to the software vendor and therefore has no available patch, making it highly dangerous.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'firewall' in network security?

Accepted Answer

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on rules

Answer

A firewall enforces a security policy by filtering network traffic based on predefined rules, blocking unauthorized access while allowing legitimate communication.

Question 5

Which U.S. law governs the privacy of health-related information held by healthcare providers and insurers?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information from disclosure without consent.

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General Data Privacy and Security 3