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  1. What does the CIA triad stand for in information security?

    Answer: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

    The CIA triad represents Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability — the three core principles of information security.

  2. Which concept ensures that information is accessible only to authorized individuals?

    Answer: Confidentiality

    Confidentiality ensures that information is accessible only to those who are authorized to view it.

  3. What is the primary goal of integrity in information security?

    Answer: Preventing unauthorized data modification

    Integrity ensures that data is accurate and has not been tampered with by unauthorized parties.

  4. Which term describes the process of identifying potential threats and their likelihood?

    Answer: Risk analysis

    Risk analysis involves identifying threats, their likelihood, and their potential impact on an organization.

  5. What is a vulnerability in security terms?

    Answer: A weakness that can be exploited

    A vulnerability is a weakness in a system, process, or control that could be exploited by a threat.

  6. Which of the following best describes non-repudiation?

    Answer: Ensuring a sender cannot deny sending a message

    Non-repudiation provides proof that a specific party sent or received information, preventing them from later denying it.